Time and again I have found solace in baking. I never thought it would be possible to find so much satisfaction in the whole process – doing research, experimenting different things, and eventually baking something really amazing. Though, I found various recipes for simple bakes when I started, I had to try a lot of permutations and combinations to reach a perfect recipe, as a lot is dependent on available ingredients and type of oven. With time and practice I got to know some of smaller important things about baking that a seasoned baker would know. This is an attempt to share my experience. A lot of time baking is impulsive rather than planned, at least for me, that’s why I rarely go overboard with the ingredients. I try my bakes with as less ingredients as possible that are easily available. So, without further ado, here it is – the very delicious Chocolate Bread Loaf – easy, scrumptious and beautiful.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Tips:
- Put a parchment paper baking sheet in the loaf pan after greasing the pan and lightly grease the parchment paper also. This helps to get the bread out easily after its baked.
- For best results and easy maneuvering of the ingredients use butter, eggs and sour cream at room temperature.
- Duration of baking may change with different ovens, so let the bread cook for 35 minutes straight and from then on check every 5 minutes so that the bread doesn’t burn.
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
- Grease a 9×5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Take a big glass bowl and add butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream and vanilla, then mix until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt into the bowl and mix until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter in the loaf pan and tap the pan to settle the batter evenly.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This should take around 50-55 minutes.
- Let the bread cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving with a hot cup of tea or coffee.