Description
A unique and flavorful twist on traditional sourdough starter using cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 g cocoa powder (about 2 ½ tablespoons)
- 20 g sugar (about 1 ½ tablespoons)
- 50 g bread flour (about ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon)
- 30 g active sourdough starter (about 2 tablespoons)
- 60 g warm water (about ¼ cup)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients first. Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and bread flour in a medium bowl.
- Add the starter and warm water. Pour in your active sourdough starter and the warm water. Stir slowly at first, then more firmly, until you no longer see dry spots.
- Transfer to a clean jar. Use a glass jar with enough headspace, and avoid filling it to the very top.
- Cover the jar lightly. A loose-fitting lid or a breathable cloth works best.
- Find a warm resting spot. Place the jar in an area around 70–75°F (21–24°C), avoiding direct sunlight.
- Wait and watch. Over 6 to 12 hours, the mixture should start to bubble and develop a sweet, tangy, chocolate-like aroma.
Notes
- Using bread flour is ideal due to its higher protein content.
- Regular, Dutch-processed, or dark cocoa can be used based on flavor preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 g
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg