Description
A stunning Chocolate Marble Bread with rich swirls, tender crumb, and bakery-quality flavor—surprisingly simple to master with foolproof instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lukewarm whole milk
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 6.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for chocolate dough)
- 1 large egg (egg wash)
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Mix lukewarm milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Beat eggs and remaining sugar for 5 minutes until pale.
- Add yeast mixture, salt, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
- Switch to dough hook and add flour gradually, then softened butter. Mix until dough is slightly tacky.
- Divide dough in half. Mix cacao and cinnamon with one portion, adding 1–2 tbsp milk as needed.
- Roll each dough into rectangles, layer chocolate over plain, fold, and roll to marble. Cut into three strips and braid.
- Proof 45 minutes, then brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40–45 minutes until golden.
Notes
Ensure both dough portions have similar textures for clean marbling. Use a serrated knife for perfect slices.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chocolate marble bread, swirled bread, marble loaf, chocolate swirl bread