Name: Chocolate Sourdough Loaf
Prep time: 1200 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1250 min
Ingredients: 150 g active sourdough starter; 500 g bread flour; 355 g warm water; 50 g cocoa powder; 40 g sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 10 g salt; 150 g chocolate chips

This chocolate sourdough loaf is where classic artisan bread meets rich cocoa and melty chocolate chips. Naturally fermented, slightly tangy and deeply chocolatey, it’s perfect for slicing, toasting or enjoying straight from the loaf.

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Chocolate Sourdough Loaf

Prep Time 20 hours

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 20 hours 50 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 248 kcal

Ingredients

150 g active sourdough starter
500 g bread flour
355 g warm water
50 g cocoa powder
40 g sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
10 g salt
150 g chocolate chips

Instructions

First, mix starter, bread flour, water, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla and salt.
Combine well, using hands to mix as needed. Dough will be sticky and soft.
Let dough rest for 30 minutes, then do your first stretch and fold. Add chocolate chips in with these stretch and folds. Example: Add 1/4 of chocolate chips, stretch and fold. Add another 1/4 of chocolate chips, stretch and fold. Repeat until all chocolate chips have been added with those first stretch and fold.
Complete 3-4 rounds of stretch and folds, every 30 minutes. Cover dough between rounds.
Let dough bulk ferment for 4-8 hours (starting from when dough was mixed).
Fermentation is complete with dough is risen around 40% and is slightly puffy, domed and bubbled on top.
Once fermentation is complete, shape your loaf and place into banneton.
Cold ferment in refrigerator for 6-12 hours.
Before baking, score loaf and transfer to hot Dutch oven.
Bake at 450 degrees F for 50 minutes (covered).
Let cool completely (at least 1-2 hours) before slicing and serving.

Recipe Notes

Dough will likely not double during bulk fermentation like typical sourdough loaves because of the cocoa powder and added sugar.
Bake covered the entire time, as any exposed chocolate chips may burn if uncovered.
Get creative with mix-ins! You can add white chocolate chips, dried fruit or nuts to your chocolate loaf.
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