Description
A delicious chocolate sourdough bread featuring a deep cocoa aroma and pockets of melty chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar. Mix well so the sugar dissolves and the starter spreads through the liquid.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and olive oil, distributing them without overworking the dough.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise at room temperature for 4–6 hours or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough finishes rising.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased bread pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the crust sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool fully before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use a well-fed, active sourdough starter and avoid adding excessive flour while kneading.
- Prep Time: 270 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg