Chocolate Chestnut Bread | Red Star® Yeast

Chocolate Chestnut Bread | Red Star® Yeast

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This elegant no-knead bread studded with chocolate and chestnuts makes a festive loaf for holiday gatherings or a delicious gift.

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Ingredients

  • Makes enough dough for at least three 1½-pound loaves or 2 large loaves
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 1 tablespoon Platinum Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (170g) honey
  • 1 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 7 cups (990g) unbleached all-purpose flour (see note)
  • 1 cup chopped roasted and peeled chestnuts
  • 1 cup finely chopped chocolate
  • Egg wash: 1 egg yolk plus 1 tablespoon water (beaten together)

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