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Chocolate Bread Bake

This dish combines slices of bread soaked in a custard of eggs, milk, and melted chocolate, then baked until the custard is set and the bread is golden. The final result is a moist, pudding-like dessert with pools of melted chocolate and a caramelized crust on top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick-cut bread day-old or slightly stale
  • 100 g semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 250 ml milk whole or 2%
  • 2 tbsp sugar optional, for sweetness
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the bread slices in a greased baking dish, overlapping slightly.
  2. Place the chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and melted. Let it cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, and salt until well combined and the mixture is slightly frothy.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture and whisk thoroughly until fully integrated, creating a chocolate custard.
  5. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices in the baking dish, pressing down gently to soak the bread completely.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the custard is set and the top is golden brown. You can check doneness by gently shaking the dish—only the center should wobble slightly.