Chocolate Chip Loaf
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 cups All-purpose flour 🥯
- ½ cup Granulated sugar 🍬
- 1 tbsp Baking powder 🥄
- ½ tsp Salt 🧂
- 1 cup Whole milk or buttermilk 🥛
- 1 Large egg 🥚
- ¼ cup Butter, melted and cooled 🧈
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract 🍦
- ¾ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for the top!) 🍫
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. 🔌🔥🥇
- Mix the Dry: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 🥣🌪️✨
- Combine the Wet: In a separate bowl, beat the egg and stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. 🥛🥚🤝
- The Gentle Fold: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir just until combined—remember, don’t overmix if you want a soft loaf! 🥄🌀💎
- Add the Stars: Gently fold in the chocolate chips so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. 🍫🤝🎨
- The Pour: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for that professional look! 🍞📐👑
- Bake to Golden: Bake for 50–60 minutes. You’re looking for a deep, golden-brown crust and a toothpick to come out clean from the center as seen in the photo! ⏲️📈🔥
- Cool & Slice: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy while the chocolate is still slightly melty! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Golden” Secret: As shown in the photo, a slightly higher bake time gives you that beautiful, rustic textured top that pairs perfectly with the soft interior! 🍞🛡️💎
- The “Sink-Free” Hack: Toss your chocolate chips in a teaspoon of flour before adding them to the batter; this keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the pan! 🍫🎯✅
