Description
This decadent Double Chocolate Sourdough Bread combines the tangy depth of sourdough with rich cocoa and sweet chocolate chips, creating a unique, flavorful loaf perfect for chocolate lovers. It features a tender crumb with a subtle sourdough tang balanced by the bittersweet taste of cocoa and bursts of melted chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 350 g warm water (1â…“ cups + 1 tbsp)
- 125 g active sourdough starter (½ cup)
Dry Ingredients
- 475 g bread flour (3¾ cups)
- 50 g brown sugar (¼ cup)
- 50 g cocoa powder (â…“ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 11 g salt (2 tsp)
Add-ins
- 170 g chocolate chips (1 cup)
Instructions
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and active sourdough starter and stir until well mixed. Gradually add the bread flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and salt, stirring continuously until no dry flour remains. Allow the mixture to rest for 30 minutes to hydrate the flour.
- Knead the Dough: Add the chocolate chips to the dough. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead vigorously for about 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and the chocolate chips are evenly distributed.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough back into the mixing bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Shape and Second Rise: Gently deflate the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the shaped loaf onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover it, allowing it to rise again for about 1 hour until puffy.
- Bake the Bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once preheated, bake the loaf for approximately 45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, indicating it is cooked through.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best rise.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder to avoid extra sweetness and to balance the flavor.
- For a glossy crust, brush the loaf with water or egg wash before baking, if desired.
- Cooling the bread on a wire rack after baking will help maintain crust crispness.
- Store leftover bread wrapped in a cloth or airtight container to keep it fresh.
