Cocoa Babka

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   Combine yeast, water and sugar in a bowl and let stand 10 minutes or so until yeast is bubbly.

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   Beat in the flour, oil, milk and salt until smooth.

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   Knead in a bit more flour to form a soft, slightly sticky elastic dough.

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   Divide dough into two portions and roll into an 8x12 rectangle rectangle.

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   Brush each with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.

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   For the filling, combine cocoa, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

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   Sprinkle over the dough, leaving a small border.

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   Roll up, jellyroll style, from the long side.

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   Transfer to two greased 9-inch loaf pans.

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    For the topping, combine butter, flour and sugar in a food processor or with a pastry blender.

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    Sprinkle over the loaves.

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    Let rise 30 minutes.

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    Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

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    The babka freeze well.

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