Espresso Chocolate Chip Sourdough
A lightly sweet sourdough loaf infused with espresso and studded with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon treat, or a family brunch.
Servings: 16 Slices
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 175 g Filtered Water slightly warm, around 100°F
- 100 g Active Sourdough Starter
- 70 g Espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 40 g Honey or monk fruit/erythritol blend
- 9 g Salt
- 325 g Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- ⅓ cup Chocolate Chips I use sugar-free
Instructions
Mix the Dough
- Add warm water to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in the active sourdough starter.
- Pour in the espresso (or strong coffee).
- Mix in honey (or your sweetener of choice).
- Sprinkle in salt, then gradually add the flour.
- Stir with a dough whisk until you get a shaggy, sticky dough.
Rest & Stretch and Folds
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Get some water on your hand, then gently stretch and fold the dough: pull it up and fold it over itself. Then cover the dough and let it rest again for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Repeat this process 3 times.
Add the Chocolate Chips
- After 3 rounds of stretching and folding, add the chocolate chips.
- Gently fold them into the dough using a “coil fold” method: lift the dough from the center and fold it over itself.
- Cover and let it rest for another hour or two.
Shape the Loaf
- Lightly dust your counter with flour.
- Turn the dough out and fold it over itself a few times to create tension.
- Roll it up from bottom to top, pulling it tight to form a smooth loaf.
- Place it seam-side up in a floured banneton (or a bowl lined with a tea towel).
Fermentation Time
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for 8-12 hours).
Bake Your Sourdough Loaf
- Turn the dough onto parchment paper, dust with flour, and score it with a bread lame or sharp knife. Hold the blade at an angle for a nice opening.
- Place it in a Dutch oven and cover with the lid.
- Place the Dutch oven in a cold oven and set the temperature to 450°F.
- Bake for 55 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
Video
Notes
Watch my video for this recipe to see all of the steps!
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy warm with butter or cream cheese
- Toast and spread with nut butter for a delicious breakfast
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice (1/16 of loaf) | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g