Description
A decadent sweet bread swirled with rich Nutella and baked to perfection. This chocolate-hazelnut loaf features a soft, tender crumb with beautiful swirls of chocolate spread throughout, making it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in large bowl.
- Mix warmed milk, melted butter, and eggs in separate bowl.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
- Knead dough 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough and roll into 12×18 inch rectangle.
- Spread Nutella evenly over dough, leaving border.
- Roll tightly into log, slice lengthwise, and twist two pieces together.
- Place in greased loaf pan, cover, and rise 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Do not overheat milk – it should be warm but not hot to avoid killing yeast.
- Let bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- Freeze sliced bread for up to 1 month for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg