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Chocolate Swirl Sourdough: Indulge in Rich, Layered Bliss

Chocolate Swirl Sourdough: Indulge in Layered Chocolate Bliss

Indulge in rich, layered bliss with this Chocolate Swirl Sourdough, combining chocolate flavors with homemade sourdough.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Water Room Temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sourdough Starter Active
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Paste Can substitute with vanilla extract
  • 4 cups Bread Flour Unbleached preferred
  • 1 tbsp Coarse Sea Salt Avoid table salt
For the Chocolate Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tbsp Black Cocoa Powder Handle with care
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Brewed Espresso Cooled

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Banneton
  • Baking Stone
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In separate bowls, whisk together water, sourdough starter, vanilla paste, and bread flour for your vanilla dough; combine Dutch cocoa and black cocoa powders in another bowl for the chocolate dough. Let both doughs rest for 60 minutes.
  2. Employ the stretch and fold technique for each dough every 30 minutes, repeating this process for a total of 2 hours.
  3. On a floured surface, stack your vanilla and chocolate doughs together, gently rolling them into a log shape. Allow the dough to rest.
  4. Form the rested dough into your desired loaf shape. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Transfer the shaped dough to a banneton, then leave it at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Bake the dough on a hot baking stone, adding steam to achieve a crispy crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  7. Once baked, transfer the loaf to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely for 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Serve warm with butter or your favorite jam.

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