Chocolate Chip Bread I

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Dough: In the bread machine pan, combine the warm water, warm milk, beaten egg, bread flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, active dry yeast, and softened butter in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Select Cycle: Select the 'Dough' or 'Mix Bread' cycle on your bread machine. If your machine has a setting for adding fruit or nuts, select that setting as it will gently fold in the chocolate chips. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins Add Chocolate Chips: If your bread machine has an automatic dispenser, add the chocolate chips to the dispenser. Otherwise, listen for the signal (usually a series of beeps) indicating when to add mix-ins, or add the chocolate chips approximately 5 minutes before the end of the kneading cycle. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins First Rise: Allow the dough to complete the selected cycle, which includes kneading and the first rise. (1-1.5 hours)

Recipe View 40 mins Shape and Second Rise: Once the dough cycle is complete, gently remove the dough from the bread machine pan and place it on a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.

Recipe View 35 mins Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C). If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil. (35 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Cool: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Slice and Serve: Once completely cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy the delightful aroma and taste of your homemade Chocolate Chip Bread!