3-Step Easy Chocolate Chunk Dutch Oven Bread
This incredibly easy chocolate chunk bread, made effortlessly in just three steps, yields a deliciously rustic loaf with a crispy crust and tender, chocolate-studded interior, perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 slices)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chunks or chips
- Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Add the warm water and chocolate chunks, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy, wet dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 8-18 hours, or until doubled in size and bubbly.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven inside for at least 30 minutes. While the oven preheats, gently scrape the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Fold the edges of the dough towards the center a few times to create a rough ball.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Gently transfer the dough seam-side up into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200-210°F (93-99°C). Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with a pat of butter, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or simply enjoy on its own. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking enhances the chocolate flavor.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/chocolate-chunk-dutch-oven-bread/