Chocolate Bread

Name: Chocolate Bread
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 ¾ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast; 6 cups bread flour; 4 ½ tablespoons white sugar; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Rating: 3.84 stars

19 Ratings
19 Reviews
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This chocolate bread doesn't taste sweet. It tastes savory, and is good with cream cheese!

By Bowen

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

2 loaves

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 ¾ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
6 cups bread flour
4 ½ tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

Step 1

Combine flour, salt, yeast, sugar, cocoa, sunflower oil, and water in a large bowl. Stir everything with a wooden spoon until you have a soft dough.

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Step 2

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead for five minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Step 3

Divide the dough in half, and roll each half into a ball. Place both on a baking sheet. Cut crisscross designs in the tops, and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise until double in size.
Step 4

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

145 calories; protein 4.7g 10% DV; carbohydrates 28.8g 9% DV; fat 1.5g 2% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 195.2mg 8% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (19)

Most helpful positive review

JEN SCHULER

06/23/2003

The first time I made it I followed the recipe and it seemed like it was missing something. I increased the sugar and added vanilla extract and served it with strawberry cream cheese. It was excellent. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

MACKALLEN

12/02/2003

Like the other reviewers I was looking to make this recipe into something it isn't: sweet. I added about a cup more sugar than the recipe called for and the bread still wasn't sweet. It seems like such a good idea--a yeast bread with chocolate baked right in. It works with peanut butter. I guess I'll have to keep trying. Read More

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19 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 2

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JEN SCHULER

06/23/2003

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vokalkord

11/23/2010

The bread is perfect just the way it is! Savory and rich chocolate. It isn' t not a sweet bread. If you want brownies make them! Read More

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adeleda

06/01/2005

This was delicious! I couldn't stop eating it! I did change it around a little by putting in two tablespoons of molassas. It was perfectly sweet. It's nothing like cake...it's bread so you can't expect it to be oozing with flavour. Definitely a new favourite! Read More

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mauigirl

03/19/2012

Years back I had a savory chocolate bread in a fancy restaurant in Mexico. I was tickled to find this and with a few tweaks it was pretty close. I added 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon & 1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder. I also reduced the salt to 1 1/2 teaspoons. This was so darned easy and went well with a pot of beef stew. BTW if you are looking for a dessert bread....this is not it..... nor is it supposed to be. Thanks so much for sharing Bowen. Read More

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QUEEN_OPIUM

06/23/2003

this bread had the texture colour and chocolate flavour that i wanted but could really really use some more sugar. because I have a sweet tooth and love chocolate i'm definitely going to double the amout of sugar next time i make it to suit my own taste buds. great recipe! oh yeah i forgot there was waay too much salt. half it Read More

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SpicyKatt

01/08/2007

Though I have yet to make this I love the idea the recipe conveys- a real chocolate flavour. Chocolate is not supposed to be sweet but rather rich. To heighten that appeal switch the sugar with some molassas and honey and add 70-75% dark chocolate (semi-sweet or unsweetened will do fine). If you prefer it sweeter after that mi a bit of cocoa with some honey and cream cheese and use as a spread. Read More

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MACKALLEN

12/01/2003

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BigShotsMom

06/28/2010

This is similar to the bread served in a few steak house chains and Outback. I made a few small modifications. I used half white whole wheat flour and half AP and replaced the sugar with honey. I may add a bit of Mexican cinnamon and even some cayenne powder the next time I make it. Thanks for sharing. Read More

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REMNJAVA

01/06/2003

Sorry this recipe just wasn't my cup of tea so to say. I even doubled the sugar. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Chocolate Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 144.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 10 %

carbohydrates: 9 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 2 %

saturated fat: 2 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 29 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c:

folate: 18 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 8 %

thiamin: 28 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.