Chocolate and Cherry Loaf

A rich chocolate and fruity cherry bread loaf, plaited and baked until golden for a delicious teatime treat.

Baking Vegetarian Bread Chocolate Cherries

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

315.2

kcal / serving

3152 kcal total

Carbs

52.5g

per serving

524.8 g total

Fat

8.8g

per serving

88.2 g total

Protein

6.5g

per serving

64.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

slices

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Fast-Action Yeast

100

Plain Chocolate Chips

100

White Chocolate Chips

Fruits

390

Black Cherries

Drained

GrainsCereals

500

Strong Plain Flour

Plus extra for dusting

NutsSeeds

tsp

Salt

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Method

Combine flour, salt, olive oil, and yeast in a large bowl with 320ml of water.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 4 to 7 minutes until pliable.

Incorporate the cherries and chocolate chips into the dough, adding flour if necessary.

Cover and leave the dough to prove until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Divide the dough into two strands and plait them into a loaf shape.

Place the loaf on a floured tray inside a plastic bag to prove for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Bake for 20 minutes, then lower to 200°C for another 20 to 25 minutes.

Cool the loaf on a wire rack before slicing.