Cinnamon-Chocolate Chip Bread
Learn how to make irresistible cinnamon chocolate chip bread from scratch. This soft, sweet yeasted bread with swirls of cinnamon sugar and chocolate chunks is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Frequently asked questions
＋ − Can I make this bread without a stand mixer?
Absolutely! You can knead this dough entirely by hand. It will take about 10 minutes of kneading on a lightly floured surface until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
＋ − Why is my bread dense instead of fluffy?
Dense bread is usually caused by inactive yeast, insufficient rising time, or too much flour. Make sure your yeast foams when activated, allow full rising times, and add flour gradually until the dough is just no longer sticky.
＋ − Can I prepare this bread ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the dough through the first rise, then refrigerate overnight. The next day, remove from fridge, shape, and allow for the second rise before baking.
＋ − What if I don't have bread flour?
You can substitute all-purpose flour, though the texture will be slightly less chewy. Use the same amount and add an extra tablespoon of flour if the dough seems too sticky.
Cinnamon-Chocolate Chip Bread
Nutrition shown per serving · updates with portion size
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. Meanwhile, coat the inside of a large bowl with cooking spray.
- 2
Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and salt to yeast mixture; whisk for 1 minute. Gradually stir in flour until dough is no longer sticky.
- 3
Knead dough by hand on a lightly floured surface or in a stand mixer fitted with a bread hook for 10 minutes. Transfer to the prepared bowl and turn until dough is covered in cooking spray. Cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 4
Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Mix together sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
- 5
Remove dough from the bowl. Punch it and fold in the sides. Flatten dough with a rolling pin into a 9x18-inch rectangle. Brush on melted butter and sprinkle with all but 3 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar mixture. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Roll dough carefully, starting at the short end, and pinch closed at the seam.
- 6
Place seam-side down in the prepared loaf pan. Cover the pan and set in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush beaten egg on top of dough and sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 8
Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Carefully tip loaf out of pan onto a work surface and let it cool on a wire rack.
American comfort food
Mia CarterMia grew up in a Midwest kitchen and specializes in cozy, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinners. She tests every recipe until it works on the first try.
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