Easy Double Chocolate Sourdough Bread
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Easy Double Chocolate Sourdough Bread, a delightful treat that marries the tangy essence of sourdough with the rich taste of chocolate. This recipe has quickly become a household favorite, perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. Each slice is generously studded with luscious chocolate chips, creating an indulgent experience that will brighten anyone’s day. With straightforward steps and wholesome ingredients, even beginners can create this exquisite loaf with ease. Whether enjoyed plain, toasted, or as part of a dessert spread, this bread is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 grams cocoa powder
- 500 grams white bread flour (or unbleached white flour)
- 8 grams salt
- 50 grams sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
- 375 grams water
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 120 grams chocolate chips (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Feed your sourdough starter about 4–8 hours before baking.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Create a well in the center; add sourdough starter, water, and brown sugar. Mix until combined and shape into a ball.
- Let the dough rest for one hour.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for an hour.
- Cover and let the dough ferment overnight until doubled in size (7–12 hours).
- Shape the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 1–3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Score the top of the dough and bake in a Dutch oven for about 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for at least one hour before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg