Ingredients
The Dough Base:
250 ml Whole milk, warmed (40°C)
120 g Granulated sugar
5 g Active dry yeast
1 Large egg, for the dough
1 tsp Vanilla essence
520 g High-protein bread flour
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
The Contrast & Filling:
3 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder, for the dark dough
1 tbsp High-protein flour, for the light dough
3 tbsp Nutella hazelnut cocoa spread
1 Large egg, for brushing/egg wash
Instructions
1-Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast: Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2-Whisk in 1 egg and vanilla: Whisk in 1 egg and vanilla. Gradually add 520g of flour and salt until a dough forms.
3-Knead the dough, adding softened butter one: Knead the dough, adding softened butter one tablespoon at a time, until smooth and elastic (about 10 mins).
4-Split dough in half: Split dough in half. Knead cocoa powder into one half; knead the extra 1 tbsp of flour into the other half.
5-Cover both doughs and let rise in: Cover both doughs and let rise in a warm spot for 2 hours until doubled.
6-Roll both doughs into rectangles: Roll both doughs into rectangles. Place cocoa dough on top of plain dough.
7-Spread Nutella over the cocoa layer: Spread Nutella over the cocoa layer. Roll tightly into a log and seal the edges.
8-Place in a greased loaf pan and: Place in a greased loaf pan and let rise for 30 minutes.
9-Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F): Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Brush with beaten egg. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
10-Let cool in the pan for 5: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Last Step:
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- Cook Time: 40 min
- Method: bake
