- Mix Water, Yeast & Sugar

- set aside for 10 minutes , until foamy and doubled. (Proof)

- while proofing, in a separate bowl mix the rest of the ingredients well (will be crumbly)

- once yeast mix has proofed mix into the other ingredients

- Mix or Knead well until dough is no longer sticking to sides of the bowl.

- Cover & rise till doubled (about 1.5 - 2 hrs)

•Once dough is doubled in size

•place dough on lightly floured surface

•divide in 2 pieces (half)

•take one piece and roll into a small rectangle with a rolling pin. About 1/2" thick.

•spread on Nutella

•Sprinkle on some Chocolate Chips and chopped Walnuts.

•roll together starting from side closes to you, roll into a log.

•pinch the ends slightly to close the end

•with a sharp knife, cut the log in half *LONG WAYS* (top to bottom)

•take one piece and place it underneath the other piece, like a twist.

•continue "twisting" until finished.

•place inside a baking pan lined with parchment paper.

•take the next piece of dough and repeat the process.

•once finished, cover, place in a warm area and let Rise, double in size.

•Preheat oven to 350°F, oven thermostat recommended

•bake at 350° for about 20 min

•check the middle of the BABKA with a thermometer, done when it reaches 200°F.

•Once baked, let cool before eating.

ENJOY!