Description
Chocolate Cinnamon Bread Twist is a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and warm cinnamon, all wrapped in buttery, flaky dough. This visually stunning treat not only fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma but also makes an impressive centerpiece for brunch or dessert. Perfectly soft and gooey on the inside with a golden-brown crust, it’s an indulgence that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2.25 tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast with 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, melted butter, eggs, and activated yeast mixture until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: Mix cocoa powder, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Roll & Fill: Punch down the dough and roll it out to about ¼ inch thick. Sprinkle filling evenly over the surface before rolling tightly into a log.
- Create Twist: Cut the log lengthwise and twist the two halves together before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg