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Chocolate Chestnut Bread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:07:26 -0800
v119.n045.1
* Exported from MasterCook *

                         Bread, Chocolate Chestnut

Recipe By     :Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François
Serving Size  : 36    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread                           Bread-Bakers Mailing List
                 Chocolate/Cocoa                 Nuts
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         For the brioche dough:
   1 1/2           cups  lukewarm water
   1         tablespoon  RED STAR Platinum Superior Baking Yeast -- 
(~1 1/2 pkt)
   1         tablespoon  kosher salt
   6              large  eggs
      1/2           cup  honey -- (170g)
   1 1/2           cups  unsalted butter -- melted and cooled slightly, (340g)
   7               cups  unbleached all-purpose flour -- (990g)
                         For the mix-ins:
   1                cup  chopped chestnuts -- roasted and peeled
   1                cup  finely chopped chocolate
                         Egg yolk wash:
   1                     egg yolk -- mixed with
   1         tablespoon  water -- for brushing loaf

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire is such an iconic image of 
Christmas. If you've never had roasted chestnuts, they are one of the 
sweetest and creamiest of nuts and the absolute perfect pairing with 
chocolate. If you have a tall panettone mold, it makes a really 
festive loaf for the holidays or a great gift, along with our newest 
book. You can also bake this in a loaf pan or even muffin cups.

Makes enough dough for at least three 1 1/2 lb loaves or 2 large loaves.

Mix Platinum yeast, salt, eggs, honey and melted butter with water in 
a 6-Quart Round Food-Storage Container with Lid (not airtight) container.

Mix in flour without kneading, using a spoon, a Danish Dough Whisk or 
a heavy-duty stand mixer (with paddle). The dough will be loose but 
will firm up when chilled.

Cover (not airtight), and allow to rest at room temperature until 
dough rises for approximately 2 hours. Then refrigerate for at least 
four hours before first use, it is easier to handle when thoroughly 
chilled. This dough can be stored for up to 5 days in the fridge. 
Beyond that, the dough stores well in the freezer for up to four 
weeks in an airtight container, in one-pound portions. When using 
frozen dough, thaw and use as instructed.

Pull out a 2 pound piece of dough, roll it out to a 1/4" rectangle, 
distribute the chestnuts and chocolate evenly over the dough and then 
knead until thoroughly combined.

Form the dough into a ball and place in a well buttered 6" Panettone 
Pan. Or if you are using a Paper Mold, you will want to make sure it 
is tall enough or use a wider one.

Cover with towel, and let rise for 90 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350F, with a rack placed in the center of the oven.

After dough has risen, brush with egg wash.

Bake for about 60 minutes, or until caramel colored and set when 
tapped on the top.

Allow loaf to cool for about 20 minutes in pan. Remove from pan and 
allow to cool on a rack before serving.

S(Internet address):
   https://redstaryeast.com/recipes/chocolate-chestnut-bread/
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 385 Calories; 22g Fat (48.5% 
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 
62mg Cholesterol; 177mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 4 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2019 - 1104