Chocolate Raisin Braided Bread
A quick, homemade braided bread studded with chocolate chips and raisins, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This simple recipe uses pantry staples and comes together in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- 2
Stir in 3/4 cup milk until a soft dough forms. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup raisins.
- 3
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 4-5 times. Shape into a 12-inch log, then cut lengthwise into 3 strips and braid them, pinching ends to seal.
- 4
Place braid on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 18-20 minutes.
- 5
Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wire rack
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