Explore the delightful world of Turkish baking with our Chocolate-Filled Poğaça, a soft, fluffy bread with a luscious chocolate heart. This recipe combines the traditional poğaça dough with a rich, creamy chocolate filling, offering a sweet twist on a savory classic. Each bite delivers a perfect blend of tender bread and melting chocolate, making it a truly indulgent treat.
Why You’ll Love This:
These chocolate-filled poğaças are irresistible for their surprising contrast between the slightly sweet, cocoa-enriched bread and the rich chocolate center. Ideal for chocolate lovers and adventurous bakers alike, this recipe provides a delightful baking experience and results in a treat that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. They’re perfect for sharing and are sure to captivate anyone with a sweet tooth.
Perfect Occasion:
Chocolate-Filled Poğaça makes an excellent choice for festive occasions, breakfast spreads, or as a special treat alongside afternoon tea. They are also fantastic for children’s parties, where the sweet chocolate filling will be a surefire hit. Serve them during family gatherings or as a warm, comforting snack on a chilly day.
Decoration Tips:
For a stunning presentation, dust the poğaças with powdered sugar just before serving. This not only adds an extra layer of sweetness but also makes them look elegant and enticing. If serving at a party or special occasion, you could also drizzle them with melted chocolate or a light vanilla glaze for added decadence.
Ingredients:
- 200 ml milk
- 200 ml water
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 packet dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- Vanilla extract (to taste)
- Chocolate spread for filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Warm the milk and water until lukewarm—this helps activate the yeast.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm milk-water mixture, egg, dry yeast, sugar, salt, cocoa powder, and a dash of vanilla extract. Mix these ingredients well.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, kneading continuously until a smooth dough forms.
- Incorporate the vegetable oil into the dough, continuing to knead until fully integrated.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
- Once risen, divide the dough into 16 equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball. Place these on a baking tray and let them rest for an additional 15 minutes to allow for a second rise.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) without fan for about 15-20 minutes or until they are nicely browned.
- Remove from the oven, cover them to keep moist until they cool slightly.
- Once cooled, inject each poğaça with a generous amount of chocolate spread using a piping bag.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy these decadent Chocolate-Filled Poğaça, a delightful twist on a Turkish classic that combines the pleasure of homemade bread with the irresistible charm of chocolate!
