There’s something about sourdough that feels timeless — slow mornings, simple ingredients, and the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with warmth before you even take the first bite. This same day chocolate sourdough bread loaf is one of those special twists on a classic that feels a little indulgent but still beautifully simple.
With a crisp cocoa-dusted crust and melty pockets of chocolate tucked into every slice, this bread is perfect for weekend baking, holiday mornings, or anytime you want something just a little different. It’s rich without being overly sweet, making it just as good with a smear of butter as it is toasted and topped with fresh berries. If you love traditional sourdough but want to try something fun, this loaf is a must.
Ingredients:
- 300 g warm water
- 150 g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
- 10 g salt
- 450 g bread flour
- 1 heaping handful chocolate chips
- Cocoa powder (for coating)
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm water and sourdough starter. Stir until the starter is mostly dissolved. Add the bread flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains. The dough will be slightly sticky — that’s normal.
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature for about 8 hours.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently flatten it into a rough rectangle.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the surface, then fold the dough over itself several times to distribute them. Shape the dough into a smooth ball by pulling the edges underneath to create surface tension.
- Lightly dust the outside of the dough ball with cocoa powder, rolling it gently to coat.
- Place a piece of parchment paper inside your Dutch oven and transfer the dough onto the parchment. Cover and let rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F. Bake the bread with the lid on for 20 minutes.
Remove the lid and bake for an additional 22–25 minutes, or until the crust is deep brown and crisp. - For best results, the internal temperature should reach about 205–210°F.
- Lastly, enjoy your Same Day Chocolate Sourdough Bread!