Triple Chocolate Sourdough (Decadent, Rich & Easy)

Indulge your sweet tooth with this rich and fudgy Triple Chocolate Sourdough bread. Made with a blend of cocoa powder, creamy milk chocolate, and sweet white chocolate chips, this artisan-style sourdough loaf is a chocolate lover’s dream and the perfect dessert sourdough bread.

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Why I Created This Chocolate Sourdough Recipe

After testing several chocolate sourdough bread recipes, I found them all a little…underwhelming. Most lacked the sweetness and bold chocolate flavor I craved.

So, I set out to craft the best triple chocolate sourdough bread, and let me tell you, this one delivers. It’s everything a dessert-style chocolate sourdough should be: sweet, rich, deeply chocolatey, and tangy in all the right ways.

Whether you’re an experienced sourdough baker or just learning how to make chocolate sourdough, this recipe is approachable and adaptable to your taste.

Why You’ll Love This Triple Chocolate Sourdough

• Ready in 8 hours, or let it slow ferment up to 48 hours for a deeper flavor
• Fully customizable, make it sweet or bittersweet by switching the chocolate chips
• No proofing box needed, thanks to my simple Sourdough Sink Method
• Perfect for dessert or breakfast, a sweet, sourdough bread that tastes like cake!

Sourdough Sink Method: A Simple Homemade Proofing Box

One of the biggest challenges in sourdough baking is getting your dough to rise properly, especially in a cooler home. If you’ve ever struggled with slow fermentation, this homemade sourdough proofing method might be your new go-to trick!

I call it the Sourdough Sink Method, and it’s my favorite way to proof sourdough quickly and efficiently. No fancy equipment required. Simply fill your kitchen sink about halfway with warm water. Then place your bowl of dough, covered with a damp towel, directly into the water. The gentle heat and natural humidity create the ideal environment for fermentation, essentially mimicking a professional proofing box.

If your house stays on the cooler side (we keep ours around 68°F year-round), this method helps speed up the proofing process so your dough can be ready to bake in less than 12 hours.

This easy and budget-friendly sourdough proofing method is perfect for home bakers who want consistent results without investing in expensive tools. Try it out the next time you make sourdough and watch your dough rise beautifully!

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowl
• Danish whisk
• Measuring spoons & cups
• Kitchen scale (optional but recommended)
• Banneton basket or bowl
• Parchment paper
• Dutch oven
• Bread lame or sharp knife

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A full list of equipment can be found in the recipe card below.

Ingredients

• Active sourdough starter
• Brown sugar
• Bread flour
• Cocoa powder
• Water (added separately throughout the recipe)
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• White chocolate chips
• Milk chocolate chips

A full list of ingredients with measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

How to Make Triple Chocolate Sourdough Bread

1. Mix the Cocoa Base

Whisk cocoa powder with 100g lukewarm water until it forms a smooth, syrupy mixture.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

Mix in sourdough starter, vanilla extract, and 220g of water. Whisk until fully combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

Add bread flour and brown sugar. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and rest in a warm water bath (see sink method) for 30 minutes.

4. Add Salt

Add 10g salt and 30g water. Use your hands to knead and incorporate thoroughly. Let rest again in the warm sink for 30 minutes.

5. Stretch and Fold (Over 2 Hours)

Every 30 minutes, stretch and fold the dough 4 times (turning 90° between folds). Repeat for a total of 4 rounds.

6. Bulk Fermentation

Let the dough rise in the sink bath for 3 hours, or until doubled in size.

7. Laminate the Dough + Add Chocolate

Gently stretch the dough out into a rectangle. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, folding in layers and adding more chips as you go.

8. Shape the Dough

Form into a tight ball, ensuring no chocolate chips are sticking out (they’ll burn during baking). Place into a floured banneton or bowl.

9. Chill & Score

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place the dough in the freezer for 15–20 minutes to make scoring easier. Turn out onto parchment paper and score with a lame.

10. Bake

Transfer to a cold Dutch oven. Bake at 425°F for 60 minutes with the lid on. Do not remove the lid during baking.

Storage Instructions

Store your chocolate sourdough bread in an airtight container, bag, or wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make sure it’s completely cool before storing.

For longer storage, slice and freeze the loaf in individual portions. Toasting it from frozen makes a decadent breakfast treat!

Same Day Triple Chocolate Sourdough Bread Schedule

9:00 AM – Mix cocoa base, starter, flour, and sugar.
9:30 AM – Add salt and remaining water.
10:00–11:30 AM – Perform 4 stretch and folds every 30 mins.
11:30–2:30 PM – Bulk ferment in warm water bath.
2:30 PM – Laminate dough, add chocolate chips, shape.
2:45 PM – Chill in freezer.
3:00 PM – Score, place in Dutch oven.
3:05 PM – Bake at 425°F for 60 minutes (lid on).
4:05 PM – Remove from oven, cool on wire rack.

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More Sourdough Recipes to Try

If you loved this Triple Chocolate Sourdough, chances are you’re just as obsessed with finding creative ways to use your sourdough starter. Here are a few more favorites from the homestead kitchen that are perfect for using up sourdough discard:

• Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cupcakes – Moist, rich, and packed with deep chocolate flavor, these cupcakes are an easy way to turn sourdough discard into a decadent dessert.
• Sourdough Discard Monkey Bread – Soft, sticky, and irresistible, this pull-apart treat is made even better with the tangy depth that sourdough discard adds.
• Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pancakes – A family favorite for slow mornings, these pancakes are light, tender, and a delicious way to use your discard without wasting a drop.

Whether you’re baking for breakfast, dessert, or just because, these sourdough discard recipes are a great way to stretch your starter and enjoy something delicious.

This triple chocolate sourdough recipe is truly next-level: rich, tangy, sweet, and deeply satisfying. If you’re looking for a show-stopping loaf or a unique sourdough dessert, this is the one to try.

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