An easy to make chocolate bread for your merienda!
In a small bowl, combine lukewarm water, granulated sugar, and yeast until well combined. And let the yeast mixture bloom for 3 minutes.
In a large bowl combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until well combined.
Add the egg and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
Once smooth, place it in a bowl with oil and cover it with cling wrap or a dump towel. Rest it for 1 hour or double its size.
Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and cocoa powder in a bowl. Mix until well combined. And set aside.
Degas the rested dough. Form it into a baton shape and divide it into 12 pieces.
Roll out the dough and put some chocolate filling on top, then seal it.
Score the dough with a blade or sharp knife. Put the shaped dough on a baking pan and let it rest for 30 minutes.
After resting. Brush the dough with egg wash and bake it in the preheated oven for 18 minutes at 180C/350F.
Once done cooking, brush the bread with butter and sprinkle with sugar.