Chocolate Chunk Dutch Oven Bread
Enjoy warm, crusty Dutch oven bread with generous pockets of melted chocolate. This simple recipe requires minimal kneading and delivers a delightful sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 13 hours
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and yeast.
- Add the warm water and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 12-18 hours.
- After the dough has risen, gently turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a round.
- Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper.
- Cover loosely and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven and place the dough (with parchment paper) inside.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra decadent treat.
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