Description

This sourdough chocolate chip bread combines tangy sourdough starter with sweet chocolate chips for a soft, chewy loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting. Inspired by Alexandra’s Kitchen, this easy batter bread method yields a golden, aromatic loaf that melts in your mouth with every slice.

Ingredients

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1 cup active sourdough starter

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

3/4 cup warm milk

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Feed and ready sourdough starter until bubbly and doubled in size

2. Whisk starter, warm milk, melted butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla until smooth

3. Combine flours and salt in a separate bowl

4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until no dry flour remains

5. Fold in chocolate chips gently

6. Cover and bulk ferment at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours

7. Transfer batter to a lined loaf pan and proof for 60 to 90 minutes

8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and optionally add steam

9. Bake loaf for 45 to 55 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C)

10. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours before slicing

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: bread
Method: batter bread
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12 slices

Keywords: sourdough, chocolate chip, bread, batter, artisan, breakfast, easy, homemade