Irresistible Homemade Chocolate Bread Recipe

You’ll fall in love with the flavor of this homemade chocolate bread. Learn how to make this soft, delicious, and irresistible loaf. Let’s get to the recipe!

Ingredients for Homemade Chocolate Bread:

Dough:

• 1 egg;
• 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder (50% cocoa);
• 3.5 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter, softened;
• 1 tsp (6g) salt;
• 1/3 cup (100g) sweetened condensed milk;
• 1/3 cup (40g) powdered milk;
• 2 3/4 cups (360g) all-purpose flour.

Starter (Sponge):

• 1 cup (250ml) warm milk;
• 2 tbsp (30g) sugar;
• 1 1/2 tsp (5g) active dry yeast;
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour.

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Bread:

1. Start by preparing the starter (sponge);
2. In a bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, yeast, and flour;
3. Mix everything well;
4. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes, or until the sponge becomes bubbly;
5. Once ready, transfer the starter to a larger bowl and add the egg, condensed milk, powdered milk, cocoa powder, and sifted all-purpose flour;
6. Add the salt last;
7. Mix everything thoroughly to combine;
8. When well combined, add the butter and knead until fully incorporated into the dough;
9. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size;
10. After rising, transfer the dough to a work surface and gently press with your fingertips to deflate;
11. Knead the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes until smooth;
12. Shape the bread as desired;
13. Place the shaped loaves on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil;
14. Cover and let them rest again until doubled in size;
15. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 40 minutes;
16. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Pro Tip:

You can make your homemade chocolate bread even more delicious by adding extra textures and flavors. Try mixing in chocolate chips, hazelnuts, walnuts, macadamias, or seeds into the dough. There are so many amazing ways to make this already wonderful bread even better!

Did You Know?

Cocoa is rich in antioxidants, supports cardiovascular health, improves mood by stimulating the production of endorphins and serotonin, is a nutrient-dense food, improves cognitive function, and has anti-inflammatory properties.

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