Braided Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread with Honey and Pistachio Topping

This unique bread recipe blends the comforting flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a beautifully braided loaf. The dough, enriched with butter, eggs, and a hint of vanilla, provides a soft and fluffy base for the decadent filling. After baking to golden perfection, the bread is brushed with honey and sprinkled with chopped pistachios, adding a delightful crunch and sweetness to every slice.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Decadent Filling: The combination of milk chocolate and peanut butter offers a rich and satisfying taste.
• Soft and Fluffy Dough: Enriched with butter and eggs for a tender crumb.
• Beautiful Presentation: The braided design makes it a showstopper on any table.
• Sweet and Nutty Topping: Honey and pistachios add texture and a hint of sweetness.
• Versatile Treat: Perfect for a special breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 600 g flour
• 150 g soft butter
• 100 g brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 12 g fresh yeast
• 100 ml milk
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 vanilla pod

For the Filling:

• 100 g milk chocolate
• 100 g peanut butter

For the Topping:

• Honey
• Chopped pistachios

Directions:

1. In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and yeast. Add a bit of warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixer and knead until the dough is smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
3. Place the dough in a greased, large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest at room temperature for about 2 hours.
4. For the filling, melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Let it cool, then mix with peanut butter to form a cream.
5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with the chocolate-peanut butter cream.
6. Roll up the dough lengthwise and cut in half. Then, cut each half again lengthwise.
7. Braid the four strands together and place in a buttered and cocoa-powdered loaf pan.
8. Let the braid rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 40-50 minutes.
10. After baking, brush the bread with honey and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Enjoy this delightful Chocolate Peanut Butter Braided Bread, a sweet and indulgent treat that’s sure to impress! 🍫🍞🥜✨