Description
At its core, Matcha & White Chocolate Swirl Bread is a soft, sweet bread that marries the rich, slightly bitter taste of matcha with the smooth sweetness of white chocolate. The bread dough is made from a combination of basic ingredients like flour, yeast, eggs, and butter, forming a soft, pillowy base. The matcha paste is then swirled through the dough, creating striking green ribbons, while white chocolate chips melt within, adding creamy pockets of sweetness.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Matcha Paste:
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp milk (adjust for spreadable consistency)
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup (130g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped pistachios or dried cranberries
For the Glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
- Pinch of matcha for color
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, eggs, vanilla, and softened butter.
- Knead for 10–12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours until doubled.
2. Prepare Matcha Paste
- Mix matcha powder, sugar, melted butter, and milk until smooth and spreadable. Adjust consistency as needed.
3. Shape the Bread
- Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle (~12×16 inches).
- Spread matcha paste evenly over the surface.
- Sprinkle white chocolate and optional add-ins.
- Roll tightly from the long edge into a log.
- Slice lengthwise and twist the two halves together to form a braid.
- Coil into a round or place in a loaf pan.
4. Final Rise
- Cover and let rise for 45 minutes until puffed.
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool slightly before glazing.
6. Glaze (Optional)
- Mix powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice.
- Drizzle over cooled bread and dust with matcha.
Notes
This visually stunning bread combines the earthy flavor of matcha with the sweet creaminess of white chocolate. Enjoy it sliced for breakfast, as a snack with tea or coffee, or lightly toasted with a spread of butter or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread / Sweet Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~240 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Matcha bread recipe, White chocolate swirl bread, Matcha chocolate bread