Description
This homemade chocolate bread is a delightful treat, combining the rich flavors of cocoa with the heartiness of whole grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups warm water (105-110°F)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1½ tsp instant coffee powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- cornmeal (for dusting)
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup softened butter (for serving)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, brown sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in the molasses, honey, instant coffee powder, and unsalted butter to the yeast mixture.
- In a medium bowl, whisk wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add this flour mixture to the yeast mixture.
- Use the dough hook attachment to knead the mixture on low speed until well combined. Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for 6-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions.
- Form each portion into a log, and then shape them into baguette-style loaves. Place them on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
- Gently brush the tops of the loaves with water and sprinkle rolled oats on them for a textured coating. Cover the loaves with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 40-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Allow the loaves to cool on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with softened butter and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe yields two delicious loaves.
- Make sure the water temperature is correct for optimal yeast activation.
- Adjust the amount of cocoa powder according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg