Ingredients
For the dough
- 150 grams bubbly sourdough starter Make sure it is active and bubbly.
- 700 grams filtered water
- 25 grams honey
- 100 grams brewed coffee Can be replaced with additional water or milk.
- 925 grams all-purpose flour All-purpose flour works but may affect texture.
- 75 grams unsweetened cocoa powder Optional: Add more for deeper chocolate flavor.
- 18 grams salt
For the chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips Use high-quality for best flavor.
- ½ cup white chocolate chips Can be substituted with dark chocolate.
Method
Preparation
- In the morning, feed your sourdough starter.
- In the afternoon, when your starter is bubbly and has doubled in size, assemble your dough.
- In a large mixing bowl, add your sourdough starter, honey, water, and brewed coffee. Mix until the starter has dissolved.
- Add the flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix until a shaggy dough forms and everything is combined. Cover and let rest for 45 minutes.
- After resting, fold in the chocolate chips by pulling one side of the dough up toward the middle, rotating the bowl each time until the dough becomes semi-smooth.
- Cover and let rest for another 45 minutes.
- Perform 2-4 more stretch and folds every 45 minutes to 1 hour apart.
- After your last stretch and fold, cover the dough and let it rest overnight at room temperature.
- The next morning, your dough should have doubled in size.
- Gently turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface, then divide it into 6 equal pieces (about 300 grams each).
- Shape each piece into a round ball and place them seam-side up into your mini bannetons. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- After resting, stitch the dough towards the middle to create tension.
Baking
- Place each mini banneton onto a baking sheet, cover with a tea towel, and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- When ready to bake, turn each mini dough bowl onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and score the tops with a bread lame.
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put the bread on the top rack, pour boiling water into a shallow dish on the bottom rack, and close the door to trap the steam.
- Bake for 18 minutes with steam. After 18 minutes, remove the steam and bake for another 18-20 minutes until the tops are crispy.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18g
Notes
Store your loaves in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
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