Chocolate Bread

[Ingredients]

• 275g bread flour (sifted)

• 30g butter

• 65g dark chocolate (finely chopped)

• Pinch of salt

• 1/2 sachet dried yeast

• 120ml water

• 1/2 tsp honey

[Steps]

1. Take all the ingredients except water and chocolate and mix together in a large bowl. Once mixed, pour in the warm water and mix until a dough is formed.

2. Once mixed, pour in the warm water and mix until a dough is formed.

3. Turn out onto a lightly floured worktop and knead for approx 10mins, or until it springs back.

4. Push the chopped chocolate into the dough, spreading it evenly throughout.

5. Mould the dough into a loaf baking tin and brush with egg or milk. Cover with a damp tea towel and leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size.

6. While waiting, preheat oven 220 degC.

7. Bake for 20 - 30mins until golden in colour. Leave to cool for a short while and turn it out on a cooling rack. To test if the bread is cooked, tap the bottom of the bread, it should sound hollow if cooked.

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