Description
A delightful treat combining the tangy flavor of sourdough with rich chocolatey goodness, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 310 grams (2 1/4 cups) bread flour
- 60 grams (1/4 cup) milk
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 70 grams (5 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) sugar
- 3 grams (1/2 teaspoon) salt
- 100 grams (1/3 cup) active starter, heaping
- 70 grams (5 Tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) sugar
- 25 grams (1/4 cup) cocoa powder
- 70 grams (1/2 cup) chocolate chunks
- 75 grams (1/4 cup) water
- 65 grams (5 Tablespoons) sugar
Instructions
- In a mixer bowl, add flour, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and starter. Mix on low until fully combined.
- Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
- Switch to a dough hook and knead on medium speed, adding butter gradually until fully incorporated and dough pulls from sides (5-10 mins).
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (6-8 hours).
- Refrigerate dough for 2-24 hours to firm up for shaping.
- Prepare the chocolate filling by melting butter, sugar, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium-low heat until combined. Cool to room temperature.
- Roll out the dough to 10×14 inches on a floured surface and spread chocolate filling, leaving 1 inch at the top edge.
- Sprinkle chocolate chunks over filling, roll the dough tightly from the bottom up.
- Cut the roll in half lengthwise, twist the halves together, and place in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise until puffy (3-4 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 45-55 minutes until internal temperature is 180-200°F.
- Make simple syrup by dissolving 65 grams sugar in 75 grams water over medium heat. Poke holes in warm bread and brush syrup over the top, let soak for 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for accuracy. Allow dough to rest for best texture. The simple syrup adds moisture and sweetness.For variation, substitute chocolate filling with cinnamon sugar or add nuts and dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bakery