Neapolitan Swirl Bread: Easy Recipe for a Delightful Treat
A delightful treat that combines chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors in one beautiful loaf.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts. Mix cocoa powder with one part, vanilla extract with another, and strawberry puree with the last.
- Roll each dough into a rectangle, layer them, and roll them into a loaf.
- Place in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Neapolitan, Swirl, Bread, Recipe