Guatemalan Hot Chocolate Bread

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 18
Guatemalan Hot Chocolate Bread recipe perfect for a cozy winter morning
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Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup whole blanched almond
4 tablespoons butter ( room temperature )
1/2 cup full fat milk
2 teaspoons dried yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1/4 cup sifted cocoa powder
2 1/4 cups sifted plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 ounces coarsely chopped dark chocolate
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
water , for spraying

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
372
Sugar
12g
Fat
16g
Guatemalan Hot Chocolate Bread is a twist on traditional bread that combines chocolate and almonds in a perfect way. The recipe is unique because it blends cocoa powder and almonds to give the bread a rich and delicious flavor. The bread is perfect for a cozy winter morning with a hot cup of coffee or tea. It can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack. The bread can be made ahead of time and stored or enjoyed hot out of the oven. The recipe is easy to make and is perfect for anyone who loves chocolate and almonds.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Blend the whole blanched almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl.
3.In a saucepan, heat the milk over low heat until it’s warm to the touch. Remove from heat and sprinkle with yeast. Stir until combined and let stand for 5 minutes.
4.In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5.Sift the cocoa powder, flour, and salt over the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
6.Add chopped dark chocolate and ground almonds, stirring well.
7.Pour the milk-yeast mixture over the dough and stir until the ingredients are fully combined.
8.Grease a loaf pan ( 9x5 inches ) and transfer the dough to the pan. Spray water over the dough in the loaf pan and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.
9.Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the bread is golden brown on top.
10.Cool the bread for 10 minutes before transferring it from the pan.

PROS

Guatemalan Hot Chocolate Bread is a delicious and unique recipe.

The ground almonds give it a unique texture and flavor profile.

It’s perfect for a cozy winter morning with a hot cup of coffee.

CONS

This bread is not gluten-free.
It may cause allergies in people with nut allergies.

It contains added sugar, so consumption should be in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Guatemalan Hot Chocolate Bread is a good source of fiber and protein. The cocoa powder in this recipe contains flavonoids that have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect against cellular damage caused by free radicals.
The almonds in the recipe contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids that help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in the blood.

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