Looking for a rich and comforting treat? This homemade chocolate bread is perfect! It’s easy to make, needs just a few simple ingredients, and turns out soft and flavorful every time.
Each bite is packed with deep chocolate flavor and melting white chocolate chunks.
Serve it warm with butter, and you’ve got a bakery-style treat right at home. Plus, the smell of freshly baked chocolate bread? Simply amazing!
Chocolate Speculaas Bread – Soft & Spiced Treat
The mix of chocolate and bread is a classic that has been loved for centuries. From European pastries to sweet breakfast loaves, this combination is always a winner.
The warm spices in this recipe add extra depth and coziness. Whether for breakfast, brunch, or just a sweet treat, this chocolate bread never disappoints. And the best part? It’s just as delicious fresh from the oven as it is toasted the next day.
Pair it with coffee, hot chocolate, or a glass of milk, and enjoy a little slice of chocolatey heaven!
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons yeast, instant
- 1 cup water , lukewarm
- 2½ tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Dutch unprocessed cocoa
- 1 teaspoon speculaas spice mix
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2½ oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter , melted
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Instructions
- Mix the yeast with lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbles form. (No bubbles? Use new yeast.)2 teaspoons yeast, instant, 1 cup water, 2½ tablespoons dark brown sugar
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, speculaas spice mix, salt, and remaining brown sugar.2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup Dutch unprocessed cocoa, 1 teaspoon speculaas spice mix, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Pour in the yeast mixture and start kneading. Knead the dough for 10–15 minutes until smooth and elastic. You can do this by hand or with a mixer.
- Grease a bowl with oil and place the dough inside. Turn the dough once to coat it with oil. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Press out the air, then flatten the dough slightly and sprinkle the chopped chocolate over it. Knead gently to mix. Let it rest for 20 minutes.2½ oz white chocolate
- Shape the dough into a half-ball and place it on a baking tray
- Cover with greased plastic wrap and let it rise again for 1 hour.
- After 30 minutes, preheat the oven to
430 °F or 390 °F. - Bake at430 °F ( 390 °F) for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 380 °F (350 °F) and bake for 30 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.2 tablespoons butter
- Let the bread cool before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add ¼ cup of chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
- Use a mix of white, milk, and dark chocolate for a layered chocolate experience.
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg into the dough for extra warmth.
Best enjoyed fresh on the same day for ultimate softness.
- Room temperature: Store in a bread container for up to 3 days (avoid the fridge).
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 weeks – warm in the oven at 350 °F (180 °C) before serving.
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