Swirly Chocolate Bliss

Indulge in the hypnotic allure of our delectable Swirly Chocolate Bliss bread. Velvety chocolate ribbons swirl through tender, buttery dough, creating a marvelous treat that is perfect for breakfast or dessert. Each bite is a heavenly blend of rich cocoa flavors and fluffy bread, making this recipe an irresistible delight for any chocolate lover.
ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- 2.
In a separate bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together.
- 3.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- 4.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- 5.
Punch down the dough, then roll it out into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- 6.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the dough.
- 7.
Gently roll the dough, starting from one of the longer sides, until you have a log shape.
- 8.
Transfer the log to a greased bread pan, cover, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- 9.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 10.
Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- 11.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- 12.
Dust the top with powdered sugar and slice to reveal the gorgeous chocolate swirls.
- 13.
Serve the Swirly Chocolate Bliss bread warm or at room temperature.