Nutella Swirl Bread

Nutella is a treat at our house. If you are not familiar with this chocolate hazelnut spread, give it a try. It is sold along side of the peanut butter at the grocery store. I warn you though, it is not a health food, it is more like dessert. But my kids love it, so we will indulge once in a while.

I prefer to eat my Nutella as a snack on crackers. My kids, however, like it in a sandwich. So, that got me thinking that they might enjoy it baked into bread just like Cinnamon Swirl Bread. And, I was right. It was gooey and delicious and I'm sure I will have many requests for this in the future!

Nutella Swirl Bread

1 lb. Artisan bread dough
1/3 cup Nutella
1Tbsp. Melted butter

On a floured surface, roll out bread dough into a rectangle (approx. 9X18). Spread Nutella onto the dough. Roll up the dough, starting with the short end. Pinch the seams to seal. Place in a greased loaf pan, cover with a towel, and let rise for 30-60 minutes. Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan. Serve warm.

Note: I use the method outlined in Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day written by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois. You can find the Master Recipe for this Artisan Bread Dough along with an instructional video here.

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