Chocolate Bread Recipe 🍫🍞
Description:
Indulge in the heavenly aroma of freshly baked Chocolate Bread, a delightful non-sweet yeast bread that perfectly marries the rich flavors of homemade bread and chocolate. This recipe yields two loaves of pure bliss, ideal for enjoying with a smear of fruit-flavored cream cheese or a dollop of jam, making it a versatile treat for any time of day.
Cook Time: 29 minutes
Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours and 29 minutes
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1410.3
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14.2g
- Cholesterol: 124.4mg
- Sodium: 1430.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 261.4g
- Fiber: 18g
- Sugar: 28.4g
- Protein: 41.6g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 ounces chocolate chips
- 1 egg
Instructions:
-
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, yeast, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. -
Prepare Chocolate Mixture:
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine milk, water, butter, and chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips have melted and the mixture is smooth. -
Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Using a hand mixer at medium speed, beat the mixture for approximately 2 minutes until well combined. -
Add Flour and Egg:
Gradually add 1/2 cup of bread flour while continuing to beat the mixture on high speed for an additional 2 minutes. Then, add the egg and beat until fully blended. -
Form Dough:
Switch to a wooden spoon and gradually stir in enough of the remaining bread flour to form a firm dough. -
Knead Dough:
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it until it becomes smooth and elastic, approximately 8-10 minutes. -
First Rise:
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, turning it to coat the top with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. -
Shape Loaves:
After the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a loaf and place them into greased loaf pans. -
Second Rise:
Allow the shaped loaves to rise again until doubled in size, approximately 30 minutes. -
Bake:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for about 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. -
Cool:
Once baked, remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pans for a few minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before slicing. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Slice the Chocolate Bread and serve it as is or with your favorite spreads like fruit-flavored cream cheese or jam. Enjoy the delectable combination of homemade bread and chocolate in every bite!
This Chocolate Bread recipe is perfect for satisfying your cravings for something savory yet subtly sweet, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, as a snack, or alongside a cozy dinner, its rich flavor and soft texture are sure to be a hit with everyone!
