Mocha Coffee Pecan Babka | National Festival of Breads

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lukewarm water (100°F - 115°F)
• 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 large eggs
• 4¾ - 5 cups KING ARTHUR® Unbleached Bread Flour, divided
• 1 2/3 cups whole pecans, toasted if desired
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons KING ARTHUR® Unbleached Bread Flour
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa powder
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup pecans
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 5 – 6 teaspoons fresh orange juice