Chocolate Bread

This chocolate bread is not a sweet bread at all, but rather a savory loaf that makes a terrific breakfast or snack. Try it with cream cheese or honey.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 145 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil
• 1 ¾ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 4 ½ tablespoons white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, warm water, cocoa powder, sugar, sunflower oil, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Stir everything with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.

Step 2

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a ball and place on a baking sheet. Cut crisscross designs in the top of each ball, then cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.

Step 4

When dough has almost finished rising, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 5

Remove the kitchen towel, and bake dough in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.