Chocolate-Filled Milk Bread
Soft, fluffy milk bread filled with gooey chocolate, perfect for breakfast or dessert. This bakery-style loaf is sweet, rich, and incredibly comforting.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (plus 1/2 cup for tangzhong)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 2 tablespoons flour (for tangzhong)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your loaf pan or baking tray.
- Make the tangzhong by whisking 2 tablespoons of flour with 1/2 cup of milk over medium heat until thick. Let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the cooled tangzhong, egg, and warm milk. Mix into a soft dough and knead for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add butter and knead until smooth and elastic. Let dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide into equal pieces. Flatten each, fill with chocolate, and shape into balls. Place them in the prepared pan.
- Let rise again for 30 minutes. Brush with egg wash and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy the gooey chocolate center.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and melt.
- Cover the dough during rising to keep it moist.
- You can prepare the dough the night before and bake it fresh in the morning.
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