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Chocolate Bread #2

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:42:36 -0700
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* Exported from MasterCook *

                            Bread, Chocolate #2

Recipe By     :Rosemary Molloy
Serving Size  : 12    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread                           Bread-Bakers Mailing List
                 Chocolate/Cocoa                 Posted
                 Stand Mixer

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                cup  water -- lukewarm (235 grams)
   1              pinch  sugar
   1 1/4      teaspoons  active dry yeast
   2 1/2           cups  bread flour -- + 1 tablespoon or all-purpose 
(332 grams)
   3 1/4    tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa -- sifted (25 grams)
   2        tablespoons  sugar -- granulated
      1/2      teaspoon  vanilla
      3/4      teaspoon  salt
   3        tablespoons  nuts -- chopped, to 4 T
   4        tablespoons  chocolate chips -- to 5 T

In the stand up mixer mix together the water and a pinch of sugar, 
sprinkle the yeast on top and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes then stir together.

Add the flour, cocoa, (be sure to sift it to remove any lumps) sugar 
and vanilla. Start to knead then add the salt, continue to knead for 
about 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the nuts and the chocolate chips if using, knead 1 minute just to 
combine. Cover the bowl and let sit 30 minutes.

Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and pat into a 
rectangle, then fold the top down to meet the middle then bring the 
bottom over the top (to form an envelope), turn the dough 90 degrees 
and repeat the folding. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a 
lightly greased bowl turning the dough in the bowl to lightly cover 
in oil, cover and let rise in a warm draft free area until doubled, 
approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

Remove the dough from the bowl to a lightly floured flat surface and 
again flatten with the palm of your hand, fold the dough in half, 
cover and let sit 15 minutes.

Reshape the dough into your desired loaf shape, place it on a 
parchment paper lined cookie sheet, cover and let rise 1 hour.

Pre-heat oven to 480F (250C) for 30 to 35 minutes, then reduce the 
heat to 430F (225 C) before placing the bread in the oven.

Score the dough, then spray or sprinkle with water and bake for 
approximately 10 minutes, reduce the oven again to 350F (180C) and 
bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Once the dough is baked move 
immediately to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

S(Internet address):
   https://breadsandsweets.com/chocolate-bread
Yield:
   "1 loaf"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 155 Calories; 3g Fat (18.8% 
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 136mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 
Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2024 - 0412