Chocolate Bread Recipes

QUICK CHOCOLATE BREAD (CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced. Grease and line a 6 cup capacity loaf tin (roughly 8x4 inch)
• In a large bowl sift the cocoa if it has lumps, then whisk in the flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Reserve ¼ cup of chocolate chips and add the rest to the batter. Mix well then set aside.
• In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, slightly cooled melted butter and vanilla until well mixed.
• Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Fold with a spatula until just combined.
• Tip the batter into the prepared tin, level out the top and scatter over the remaining chocolate chips.
• Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with just a crumb or two (you'll have to try to miss the choc chips though).
• Cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack too cool completely. Serve while still a little warm (for gooey chocolate chips) or at room temperature once the chocolate has set again..

CHOCOLATE BREAD

Steps:

• Grease and line your 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with baking or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced.
• In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add sugars and gently stir.
• In the microwave, heat the butter in a large heatproof bowl until just melted, stirring in between 20 second bursts. Add your vanilla and eggs to your butter and whisk gently until combined.
• Make a well in the middle of your dry ingredients, add wet ingredients along with buttermilk. Very gently fold the mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture is just combined - be careful not to over mix. Add 75 grams (1/2 cup) of chocolate chips to the batter.
• Pour mixture into prepared tin and sprinkle extra 35 grams (1/4 cup) of chocolate chips on top. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add buttermilk; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE BREAD

Steps:

• Stir the first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa and salt in another bowl. Stir 1 1/4 cups water, the egg yolk and butter into dissolved yeast; then stir in the flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, with your hands. Stir in the chocolate chips last. Knead on a lightly floured surface until velvety, elastic and moist, 8 to 10 minutes.
• If done in a mixer, follow the same stages but add the chocolate chips together with the flour using the paddle. When it is blended, change to the dough hook and knead 2 minutes at low speed then 2 minutes at medium speed.
• Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise about 2 hours.
• Punch the dough down and cut in half. Shape into round loaves and place on an oiled baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Bake for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake 30 minutes longer. Cool on a rack. Slice and enjoy for breakfast or a snack.

WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD

Steps:

• Place flour, yeast and gluten in mixing bowl. Mix on medium-low or first speed for 1 minute with the hook attachment.
• Add water and mix for another 2 minutes.
• Add salt and continue to mix for another 8 - 10 minutes on medium or second speed. Add flour or water to get the correct consistency (not too sticky, not too dry).
• Add the chips and mix for an additional 1 - 2 minutes, or until the chips are well distributed throughout the dough.
• Take the dough out of the bowl and lightly knead into a ball.
• Put dough into an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with Pam and let rise for 45 minutes.
• Cut dough into three portions and knead them into the desired form (or place on a three baguette pan), and place them into your pans (lined with parchment or silpat).
• Let loaves rise for about an hour.
• Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes.

TRIPLE-CHOCOLATE QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• Ina microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; set aside to cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and cooled chocolate; mix well. Add applesauce and vanilla; set aside. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips. , Spoon into four greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. , For glaze, melt chocolate chips and butter in a small heavy saucepan; stir in cream. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Drizzle over warm breads. Cool completely.

BUTTERMILK CHOCOLATE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened. Fold in pecans., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in the honey and chocolate syrup. Serve with bread.