Triple Chocolate Bread

Triple Chocolate Bread

Author: House of Bread February 10, 2024 Duration: 13:29

A decadent yeasted chocolate bread that you can shape in a heart for the perfect Valentine's Day gift.   Plenty of chocolate and a bit of sugar to make sure you are delighted for breakfast toast, or an evening dessert.   If you have some leftover, you can turn this loaf into chocolate biscotti.  

CHOCOLATE BREAD (Yield two loaves)

½ cup of warm water (approximately 100 degrees)

½ cup of brewed coffee warm

½ cup of milk

2 packages or one and 3/4 tablespoons of active dry yeast

3 cups of unbleached flour (bread flour, high protein)

1 cup of wheat flour (gold or white whole wheat preferred)

1/4 cup of white sugar

¼ cup of cocoa unsweetened

¼ cup of butter very soft

1 egg

1 Tablespoon of salt

Add at the end of the kneading when you have the good dough stage:

½ cup of white chocolate chips

½ cup of dark chocolate chips.

Let rise 1.5 hours, shape into hearts and let rise again .5 hour and bake in a 350 degree oven until internal temp is 180 degrees.   

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Sheila McCann, the founder of Baking with House of Bread, has spent a lifetime with her hands in flour. This podcast is an extension of that journey, a shared space where the quiet science and profound satisfaction of bread-making come to life. Each episode feels like a conversation in a sunlit kitchen, moving far beyond simple recipes. Sheila delves into the why behind the techniques, discussing the personality of different grains, the magic of a wild sourdough starter, and the small adjustments that turn a good loaf into a great one. You’ll hear the practical sounds of baking-the scrape of a dough scraper, the rustle of parchment, the crackle of a perfectly crusted bake-alongside stories from her own trials and errors at the helm of House of Bread. It’s for anyone who finds rhythm in kneading dough or curiosity in fermentation. The focus is on creating nourishing, flavorful breads that anchor a home, exploring everything from sturdy whole-grain sandwich loaves to intricate festive pastries. Tune in for a thoughtful, hands-on dialogue that celebrates bread not just as food, but as craft, tradition, and a simple, daily joy. This podcast naturally finds its home in the intersection of art and sustenance, inviting you to listen, learn, and bake along.
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