Melissa Weller is a former chemical engineer turned master baker, who’s known in New York City for her delicious sticky buns, bagels, and babka. She is also a cookbook author and her second book, “Very Good Bread,” is out this November. Melissa joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk through her Chocolate Babka recipe from her first book, “A Good Bake,” plus what it was like running the pastry kitchens at some of the city’s most beloved restaurants, including Per Se and Roberta’s. 

Want to bake along? Here is Melissa’s recipe for Chocolate Babka.

Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company and Kerrygold for supporting our show. 

Jessie Sheehan’s new cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” and tour.

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More on Melissa: Instagram, website
More on Jessie: Instagram, "Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes" cookbook