Chocolate Bread Recipe

Name: Chocolate Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 180 ml milk, heated until just tepid; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 75 g sugar; 55 g butter; 85 g bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee (optional); 1 large egg; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ teaspoon sea salt; 280 g bread flour; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 70 g toasted almonds, coarsely chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

180 ml milk, heated until just tepid
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
75 g sugar
55 g butter
85 g bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee (optional)
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon sea salt
280 g bread flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
70 g toasted almonds, coarsely chopped (optional)

1
In a large bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the milk.
2
Add one tablespoon sugar, then set aside in a warm place for 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile melt the butter and chocolate.
4
Stir from time to time, until the chocolate is melted.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Mix the remaining sugar, the instant coffee, the egg, sea salt and vanilla into the yeast.
7
Stir in half the flour and cocoa powder, then our chocolate mixture, then the remaining flour.
8
Knead dough until smooth.
9
Cover the bowl with a tea towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
10
Butter a loaf pan.
11
Stir in the chopped nuts, if using.
12
Then transfer it to the buttered pan.
13
Let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.
14
Bake at 180 degrees C for 35-40 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 180 ml milk, heated until just tepid, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 75 g sugar, 55 g butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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