Einkorn Chocolate Chip Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe | Healthy and Delicious
Have you been looking for a healthy but indulgent twist to your classic chocolate chip bread? Look no further than my Einkorn Chocolate Chip Sourdough Bread Recipe! Made with wholesome, all-purpose Einkorn flour and loaded with chocolate chips, this bread is soft, fluffy, and packed with delicious flavor. Plus, with sourdough as the base, you can feel good about indulging in a slice (or two!), knowing that it's good for your gut, too. So, what are you waiting for? This bread can be made in a day, so let’s begin!
Did you know that einkorn is one of the oldest grains ever cultivated by humans? It's been around since the Bronze Age and was a staple food for early farmers in the Mediterranean region and ancient Egypt. Nowadays, einkorn is making a comeback for its unique flavor and amazing health benefits. Einkorn flour is a nutritious substitute for modern wheat flour thanks to its higher protein content, essential fatty acids, and important nutrients like zinc, iron, and potassium. Plus, einkorn is easier to digest than regular wheat, which makes it a great choice for people with gluten sensitivities. Studies show that einkorn may help improve heart health, reduce inflammation, and even regulate blood sugar levels. With such a rich history and so many benefits, why not give Einkorn a try and fall in love with it as we have?
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This is an easy and adaptable recipe. You can swap out the chocolate chips for any other flavor.
As long as you prep your levain the night before, you can make and bake this loaf on the same day.
This is a no-fuss recipe! You plop the ingredients into your stand mixer, and then the bread gets shaped and placed directly into the loaf pan to rise before being baked. Easy peasy.
Einkorn Chocolate Chip Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe | Healthy and Delicious
Ingredients
Instructions
- The evening before you make your bread is when you will prep your levain. This thicker, more play dough-like levain creates an incredible bread.
- Add 30 grams of your Lievito Madre or other sourdough starter, like a 100% hydration starter. The difference in hydration will not make any significant difference to the recipe.
- Mix 50 grams of warmed filtered water to the sourdough starter until dissolved.
- Add 100 grams of bread flour and mix initially with a fork before kneading by hand. If sticky, dust it with more flour and knead until a smooth ball forms. You can watch my Instagram video here to see the consistency. It is the same consistency as my sourdough starter.
- Place it into a cleaned mason jar with a tight lid and let it rise somewhere cozy overnight. The lid needs to be tight with this type of levain!
- Place the levain with all the remaining ingredients, even the chocolate chips, into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix the dough until everything has been thoroughly combined.
- This dough is sticky, so use damp hands, transfer the dough onto a floured work surface, and begin hand kneading and shaping the dough into a size to fit your loaf pan. I use the Caraway 1lb loaf pan. Do not be afraid to dust your hands with more einkorn flour to prevent the dough from sticking. Try not to use more than 1/4 cup of extra dusting flour, as you don't want too much incorporated into this recipe, but if you need a little more, that's ok.
- Place the smooth dough into your loaf pan and pat down the surface.
- Set it aside somewhere lovely and cozy to rise until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F, place your fully proofed bread directly into the oven, and shut the door. Immediately turn the oven down to 375°F and bake the bread for 40 minutes or until your desired golden color on top of the bread has been achieved.
- Let the bread rest for at least 2 hours or overnight before cutting and enjoying!
Notes
Einkorn Flour: You can use whole wheat einkorn flour or your fresh milled einkorn instead of all-purpose.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
223.6Fat
2.14 gSat. Fat
1.03 gCarbs
43.22 gFiber
5.21 gNet carbs
38 gSugar
6.27 gProtein
8.14 gSodium
169.47 mgCholesterol
0.97 mgPlease note that the nutritional information on this website is calculated using online tools and may need to be more accurate. Use it as a rough guide only. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by relying solely on this data. You are responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information you use is accurate and useful. For more information, click here.
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