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An easy to make chocolate bread for your merienda!

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Yields12 Servings
Total Time1 hr 30 mins








Choco Filling




Toppings




1

In a small bowl, combine lukewarm water, granulated sugar, and yeast until well combined. And let the yeast mixture bloom for 3 minutes.

2

In a large bowl combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until well combined.

3

Add the egg and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.

4

Once smooth, place it in a bowl with oil and cover it with cling wrap or a dump towel. Rest it for 1 hour or double its size.

Chocolate Filling
5

Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Mix until well combined. And set aside.

Assembly
6

Degas the rested dough. Form it into a baton shape and divide it into 12 pieces.

7

Roll out the dough and put some chocolate filling on top, then seal it.

8

Score the dough with a blade or sharp knife. Put the shaped dough on a baking pan and let it rest for 30 minutes.

9

After resting. Brush the dough with egg wash and bake it in the preheated oven for 18 minutes at 180C/350F.

10

Once done cooking, brush the bread with butter and sprinkle with sugar.

Ingredients









Choco Filling




Toppings




Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine lukewarm water, granulated sugar, and yeast until well combined. And let the yeast mixture bloom for 3 minutes.

2

In a large bowl combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until well combined.

3

Add the egg and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.

4

Once smooth, place it in a bowl with oil and cover it with cling wrap or a dump towel. Rest it for 1 hour or double its size.

Chocolate Filling
5

Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Mix until well combined. And set aside.

Assembly
6

Degas the rested dough. Form it into a baton shape and divide it into 12 pieces.

7

Roll out the dough and put some chocolate filling on top, then seal it.

8

Score the dough with a blade or sharp knife. Put the shaped dough on a baking pan and let it rest for 30 minutes.

9

After resting. Brush the dough with egg wash and bake it in the preheated oven for 18 minutes at 180C/350F.

10

Once done cooking, brush the bread with butter and sprinkle with sugar.

Notes

Pan De Choco