Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Swirled Chocolate Challah Bread. A soft and sweet bread with a delicious chocolate filling, perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat anytime.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Filling:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Add flour, sugar, salt, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Knead until smooth. Let rise for 1-1.5 hours.
- Make the Chocolate Filling: Mix melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar until smooth.
- Shape and Bake: Divide dough, roll into rectangles, spread filling, roll, braid, and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the bread cool before slicing.
Notes
- This bread tastes best fresh but can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the filling before rolling.
- It also makes fantastic French toast the next day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
