Description

Two-Tone Chocolate Bread Twists offer a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and classic bread dough, creating a visually stunning and delicious treat with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Soft and fluffy inside with a golden, slightly crispy crust, these twists are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, made with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk (room temperature)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

Chocolate Dough Addition

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Optional Add-ins

½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Dried fruits (cherries or cranberries)

Instructions

Prepare the Doughs: In two separate mixing bowls, combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, milk, eggs, and butter. Add the cocoa powder only to one bowl to make the chocolate dough. Knead each dough until smooth and elastic, then cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Roll and Layer: Roll both the plain and chocolate doughs into equal-sized rectangles on a floured surface. Place the chocolate dough directly on top of the plain dough and gently press to adhere the two layers together.
Cut and Twist: Slice the combined dough into strips of your preferred width. Take each strip and twist it several times to reveal the beautiful two-tone swirl effect. Arrange the twists on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
Final Rise: Cover the twisted dough loosely with a towel or plastic wrap and let them rise again for about 30 minutes until they puff up and become light and airy.
Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Optionally sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the twists before baking for extra melty goodness. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper yeast activation and smooth dough.
Do not over-knead dough; knead just enough to develop gluten but keep softness.
Roll dough layers evenly for consistent twists and even baking.
Watch baking times carefully to prevent over-browning.
For a glossy finish, brush twists with simple sugar syrup or melted butter after baking.

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 twist
Calories: 180
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: chocolate bread, bread twists, chocolate dough, homemade bread, chocolate snack, sweet bread, two-tone bread