Description
Chocolate bread combines the comforting, chewy texture of homemade bread with the rich taste of cocoa powder and melted chocolate. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this indulgent loaf is easy to make and customizable to fit your taste. Whether enjoyed plain, with butter, or paired with fruit spreads, this chocolate bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for a richer flavor)
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (full-fat preferred or plant-based alternative)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup softened butter (unsalted)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir well.
- Gradually add warm milk, eggs, and butter, mixing until dough begins to form.
- Knead the Dough:
- Knead the dough by hand for 8–10 minutes or with a stand mixer for 5–6 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
- First Proof:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape and Add Chocolate Chips:
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a rectangle. Sprinkle chocolate chips, fold dough over, then shape into a loaf.
- Second Proof:
- Let the dough rise in a loaf pan for 30–40 minutes until slightly above the pan’s edge.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider experimenting with spices like cinnamon or espresso. For a vegan version, substitute the eggs with flax or chia eggs and use plant-based butter and milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate bread, homemade bread, sweet bread, chocolate loaf, chocolate chip bread