Description
A rich, buttery bread swirled with decadent chocolate, perfect for dessert, breakfast, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant active yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk
Filling: - 8 oz chopped chocolate
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
Syrup: - 2 oz water
- 2 oz sugar
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients; add butter, eggs, and milk to form dough.
- Knead until smooth. Proof for 2-4 hours or overnight.
- Roll dough, spread filling, and braid into loaves.
- Proof again for 30-60 minutes.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 35-40 minutes.
- Brush with sugar syrup while warm
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chill dough for clean slicing before braiding.
- Ensure dough rises properly for light texture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European