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Valentine’s Day Bread

Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Bread with Strawberries & Chocolate

Celebrate love with this Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Bread, featuring strawberries and chocolate for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Active Sourdough Starter Make sure it's bubbly and ready to rise.
  • 1 cup Warm Water Activates the sourdough starter.
  • 1 cup Strawberry Puree Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
  • 1 4 Granulated Sugar Adjust according to your taste preference.
  • 4 cups Bread Flour Vital for structure and perfect for this bread.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Diced Fresh Strawberries Adds texture and delightful bursts of flavor.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Consider swapping for dark chocolate for a bolder touch.
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting when serving.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • large mixing bowl
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Prepare Strawberry Puree. Blend fresh strawberries until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Activate Sourdough. Mix sourdough starter with warm water in a bowl, stir until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients. Add strawberry puree to sourdough mixture, stir until well blended.
  4. Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients. Whisk together bread flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Step 5: Form Dough. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a shaggy dough forms.
  6. Step 6: Knead Dough. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  7. Step 7: First Rise. Let dough rise in a greased bowl for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size.
  8. Step 8: Add Mix-Ins. Gently deflate dough and fold in strawberries and chocolate chips.
  9. Step 9: Shape Bread. Divide dough and shape each into a heart.
  10. Step 10: Second Rise. Place shaped dough on baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
  11. Step 11: Preheat Oven. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  12. Step 12: Bake. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. Step 13: Cool and Garnish. Transfer bread to wire rack and cool for 10-15 minutes, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  14. Step 14: Serve and Enjoy. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy your creation fresh or store it easily for later. Best served warm, making it perfect for any special occasion.

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