Description
Indulge in the decadence of Chocolate Sourdough Bread, where the tangy notes of sourdough blend seamlessly with rich cocoa and chocolate chips. This delightful loaf boasts a soft, chewy interior and a crusty exterior, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, dessert, or any special occasion. Whether enjoyed as toast slathered with nut butter or transformed into gourmet sandwiches, this versatile treat is sure to impress friends and family alike. With simple pantry staples and an adaptable recipe, you can easily customize it with nuts or dried fruits to create your perfect version of this chocolaty delight.
Ingredients
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- 250 grams unbleached all-purpose flour
- 100 grams freshly ground whole wheat flour
- 125 grams bread flour (optional)
- 10 grams salt
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 50 grams cocoa powder
- 100 grams mature sourdough starter
- 335 grams water
- 125 grams chocolate chips
Instructions
- Feed your sourdough starter 4-12 hours before starting the dough.
- In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients (flours, cocoa powder, sugar, salt).
- Combine wet ingredients (water and starter) with the dry mix; rest for 30 minutes.
- Add salt; mix dough for about 5 minutes until cohesive.
- Cover and let rest for another 30 minutes.
- Incorporate chocolate chips during stretch-and-fold process.
- Perform stretch-and-fold every 15 minutes for a total of three times.
- Allow dough to bulk ferment until doubled in size.
- Shape dough into a ball; let it develop skin uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Final shaping and place seam side up in a floured banneton.
- Second rise at room temperature for one hour or refrigerate for up to 15 hours.
- Preheat Dutch oven to 425°F (220°C) for one hour before baking.
- Dust top of dough with flour; score design on top.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg