Chocolate Cherry Bread

Chocolate chips and dried cherries are a match made in heaven in these lightly sweetened yeast bread loaves.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup lukewarm milk
• 3 cups bread flour, or more as needed
• 0.75 cup chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup dried cherries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Mix milk and yeast in a small bowl with a fork until frothy, about 5 minutes. Add egg, butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 cup flour. Beat for about 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups flour; mix until dough comes together.

Step 4

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until dough is smooth and feels rubbery, about 10 minutes. Add additional flour if needed. Add chocolate chips and cherries; knead just until incorporated.

Step 5

Cover dough and let rise in a warm, humid area until doubled, about 1 hour.

Step 6

Punch down dough gently. Let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half; shape into loaves. Transfer loaves to a greased baking sheet and let rise again, about 1 hour more.