How to Make Chocolate Bread

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Chocolate Bread is a variation of a simple sugar-based loaf, and it's a perfect treat for any chocoholic in the family. It can be made in a bread machine and served at brunch or just as a snack. Enjoy it on its own, or with a spoonful of Nutella or chocolate spread for even more chocolate indulgence. Here's how to make fresh chocolate bread in a few easy steps!

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Bread machine
2½ tsp. dry yeast
3 cups bread flour
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
¼ cup fresh butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 cup 2% milk, at room temperature

Step 1

Prepare the bread machine. Set the bread machine to the basic "white loaf" setting.
Step 2

Add ingredients. Add the yeast, flour, sugar, cocoa, egg, butter, vanilla and milk in that order.
Step 3

Mix the dough. Leave the bread machine to mix the dough with the timer.
Step 4

Remove the dough from the bread machine and shape and set into a loaf pan.
Step 5

Let the dough rise for at least 40-50 minutes until it doubles in size.
Step 6

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 7

Bake bread for 20-25 minutes until firm.
Step 8

Leave to cool. Bread must be cooled at least 30 minutes before serving.
Step 9

Cut into slices and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa is a great choice for this recipe.
Don't substitute baking chocolate for cocoa, because you won't achieve the right texture.