Chocolate Focaccia: The Perfect Crispy, Chewy, Anytime Snack

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Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and rippled with morsels of semisweet chocolate, this focaccia is proof that bread and chocolate belong together. A stint in the stand mixer builds strength in the dough, giving the focaccia its signature chew, and baking it at high heat ensures the focaccia gets crispy on the edges. Eat it plain, accompanied by a cappuccino, or take it one step further and slather a slice of this chocolate focaccia with mascarpone and cherry jam.
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Credits
Melanie Wanders - Host
Tucker Adams - Producer
Ryan Salerno - Set Assistant
Chris McLeod - Director
Chapters
0:00-0:33: Introduction to Double Chocolate Focaccia
0:34-4:23: Mix the Dough
4:24-5:38: Rest and Continue Mixing
5:39-6:52: Add the Chocolate Chips
6:53-8:14: Cover Dough and Rest
8:15-9:03: Transfer to Pan and Rest
9:04-10:45: Dimple Dough and Bake
10:46: Remove, Cool, Slice, and Enjoy!

[@Daleymop]

This is the most intricate brownie recipe ive ever seen. Honestly though I'm very tempted to try this chocaccia

[@judegoldstein64]

thank you, melanie. your instructions were perfect. i baked this today and served it with marscapone. divine!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're so happy to hear this recipe was a hit! 😊 -🍮Kat

[@mhayes788]

Perfect demonstration! Very good job. I understood the "Hows" and "Whys". I give this 5 Stars!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Thanks for sharing your kindness! 😄 Please share how your bake goes, if you do! 🤎 -🥐Lily

[@beverlypeterson291]

I had to do a double take when this popped up on my FYP! I’ve gotta make this for my mom! I love how you explain the why’s of what you’re doing! So very helpful to those of us who are new to bread baking!!❤❤

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Melanie is a superb teacher! 🤎 We're excited for you to bake, Beverly 😄 -🥐Lily

[@sdnbrf8797]

This is One of those recipes that you do just for the joke and then end up eating it all 😂 this is perfect for a day outdoors, with some nuts maybe. Thanks for sharing mel

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Nuts would be a fantastic addition for flavor + texture! 😋 What did you enjoy most about the focaccia? -🥐Lily

[@DiegoManoel]

I made it in the past with cashews and caramel candy, it was really good!

[@zaaya7719]

Why "for the joke"? Genuinely asking not sure if I'm missing context or smth lol

[@KelliGrover-rz8lz]

I love the science that goes into baking this, cannot wait to make this!

[@rosarioolakajubilin512]

You cannot imagine how excited I am for this recipe, it looks amazing and you really make it look easy to prepare. Can’t wait to try it and taste its flavour (and shoutout to the camera for those angles, you’ve captured it’s essence❤❤)

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hooray! 😄 We're excited to hear how your bake goes, Rosario! -🥐Lily

[@rumeurs100]

Okay fineeeee I’ll bake this this weekend

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

You won't regret it! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@laerwen]

I am dairy-free by necessity (allergy) so I am jazzed at this focaccia! I'm gonna have to try it!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

🙌🙌 Please share how it goes! -🥐Lily

[@jasona1216]

I made it because a focaccia-brownie hybrid seemed interesting. The chocolate and EVOO combo was an odd flavor. If I make it again, I'd sub butter in for the oil (one of the tips at the bottom of the recipe).

[@pfitz4881]

Thanks for your feedback.. I was just watching this and thinking I'd either use extra light olive oil, or butter to avoid the odd flavor.

[@yumi6242]

use ghee so it doesn’t burn 👍

[@JATJAT330]

The recipe I never knew I needed 🤤

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

You're welcome. 😎 -🥐Lily

[@ambergrello1741]

She definitely knows her stuff! Love how she explains the science behind it!

[@cassaundrawashington7024]

Yes indeed!!! I’m adding this one to this weeks bake. ❤️❤️

[@tonitroth9879]

Oh, Melanie!! This looks amazing!! Since tomorrow is Valentine's Day, I am going to make this yumminess for my Mama to take to her & another for my hubby 💕 Thank you so much for sharing & your wonderful instructions!!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Aw, such sweet inspiration, Toni! Happy Valentine's Day to y'all! 🤎🤎 -🥐Lily

[@liberalssuck950]

OMG... I can't wait to try this!

[@sndgokey]

It looks so delicious 😋

[@janetjackson6283]

Excited to try this! But would love a sourdough version and adding some cherries just sounds divine!

[@TimeyWimeySciFi]

What a fantastic recipe, definitely need to make this (after I get some KA bread flour).

[@spektrograf]

Wow, that looks amazing! Can't wait to try. Thanks for sharing his one!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

It's our pleasure. 😊 Happy baking! -🥐Lily

[@chrissypena-leyendecker5263]

This looks like a Super Bowl party conversation treat! I am definitely going to make this! Thank you for sharing! 😋

[@peasndough]

Definitely saving for later

[@leebodnar2751]

Fantastic and educational video - Thank you Mel!!!!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

💛💛💛 -🍮Kat

[@PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz]

Can’t wait to bake this

[@davidtamarkin574]

Can't wait to make this again!!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

😄 Anything you would change or add for the next bake, David? Like flavors or fillings? -🥐Lily

[@rjones4748]

Yes please!

[@debbiededona4313]

Wowzer! I can’t wait to try this one! Filled with peanut butter cup style Center….. my kids and grandkids will devour this! Thank you!

[@BeachPeach2010]

Brilliant!!! 👍

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Happy baking, Debbie! 😊 -🍮Kat

[@SteveKalman]

missed by a few hours. We are leaving in two hours for a family weekend. I made a banana bread. and a cinnamon raisin loaf. Had I seen this recipe this morning I'd have one cooling now. I do have it saved for next time, though (if I can wait that long.) I'm thinking of adding some dried cranberries (soaked in the water first).

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Your kitchen must smell wonderful, Steve! The cranberries would be a lovely addition 😍 Wishing for you a great weekend and bake! -🥐Lily

[@lynnjoycedolson1445]

@ SteveK, as far as rehydrating cranberries or even raisins, I use either warm o j or apple juice

[@Viddough]

I never knew this existed ❤

[@ShooterMcNut]

I need some of those covers, and of course that foccacia.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

You can find them here! shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/set-of-10-bowl-covers -🍮Kat

[@TamarLitvot]

Looks wonderful! I wish you would add kneading/resting instructions for those of us without a stand mixer.

[@jeffcraig5462]

Check the written recipe on their site. Most likely they have addressed those questions there.

[@sunriseeyes0]

I wish so as well. I just checked the website, but I don’t see instructions for no stand mixer, sadly

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

This one is very tricky without a mixer, but if you're wanting to give it a try you'll probably have the best luck kneading it in a large mixing bowl rather than on the counter. It's super wet, but you don't want to give in to the instinct to add a ton of flour to it. -🍮Kat

[@TamarLitvot]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany Could you do the kind of fold & slap method I've used with sourdough?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

You could try, with plenty of flour! This dough may be mixed well by hand mixer with the dough hooks, or by hand, mixed in a bowl with a spatula. -🥐Lily

[@hippy9309]

Well, i know what im baking today!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

🙌🤎🙌 -🥐Lily

[@h.sinclair]

gonna try this immediately looks fantastic and I just bought KA bread flour! 🔥Thanks!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Woot woot! How is this coming along? 😄 -🥐Lily

[@elizabethneville3086]

WOW!! ❤

[@scrane5500]

Looks great! Love this is egg and dairy free as I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid the estrogen and possible BLV in dairy and choline and lead in eggs. Thank you for sharing

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

You're most welcome. 😊 -🥐Lily

[@tarrat3717]

You had me at 2X Chocolate.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

🍫🍫🍫 -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@hanaathebaker3145]

Can't wait to try this. Think it would be great with dried cherries in addition to the chocolate chips. Would it be possible to apply the no knead method to this recipe, retard it overnight in the fridge and bake it the next day?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

You could definitely add dried cherries here! You're welcome to try using the no knead technique here but it's not something we've experimented with. If you'd like to add an overnight rise to this recipe, we'd recommend following the directions up to step 4, let it rise overnight in the pan and the next day, allow it to warm a bit, drizzle with oil and top with sugar and bake! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@thomassarver7638]

I wish I could add a picture, today I did this recipe, with using sourdough starter instead of yeast and it easily excellent.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Oooh, love that! -🍮Kat

[@SSNRadi0]

Good caa caa 🎉🎉🎉

[@kennedyana1]

Well…. Just made the snickerdoodle cake yesterday. But can’t really not make this now.

[@NapoleonSolo452]

I’m going to try and add some caramel chips as well.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

That sounds like a great idea! -🍮Kat

[@dayooluwole2084]

Hi! This absolutely amazing! Can I make as an overnight recipe in the fridge please?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

You sure can, Dayo! We'd suggest letting it rise covered overnight in the pan, then warm a bit at room temperature while you pre-heat the oven. Before baking, drizzle with oil and top with sugar! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@deannarichie7487]

Well, that’s different. Can’t wait to try.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We can't wait to hear what you think, Deanna! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@williamhart4896]

Looks like nice munchies

[@af9487]

Oh dear 😂 I'm so far into my weight loss journey and I think mum sent this to me for a Reason

[@thomassarver7638]

If you substitute sourdough starter for the yeast, how much sourdough would you use and what changes in wet ingredients as well as rise times?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Thomas! That's not something we've tried with this recipe but you're welcome to experiment! You might also like to check out our blog article, Adding sourdough to a recipe, for tips on adding sourdough discard: www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2015/10/29/adding-sourdough-recipe Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@tiramisu553]

@thomassarver7638 Just my opinion: I normally calculate the amount of sourdough starter as roughly 20% of the flour weight. To not mess with the ratio's of the recipe I then substract the amount of flour and water in my starter from the flour and water in the recipe. In this specific case this would come down to 50 gr of starter (20% of the 250 gr of flour). My starter is equal parts flour and water, so this would be 25 gr of each (50 gr starter / 2). Substracting this from the recipe would change it to 225 gr flour, 231 gr water and 50 gr starter (+ the other ingredients unchanged).

[@mary33909]

Can I use your keto pizza mix for this??

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Mary! You're welcome to experiment with that but it's not something we've tried ourselves. If you're looking to make a keto-friendly version of this recipe we'd recommend our Keto Wheat Flour instead which was designed to be used in place of conventional wheat flour. Hope this can help! Kindly, -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@_milkysoup]

Fun fact, this pearl sugar is what we top our cinnamon buns with in Sweden 😊

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

😍 A tradition of which we are dearly grateful! -🥐Lily

[@user-ly4so3yg7l]

👍

[@Topol60]

Can I just replace the cocoa with orange zest? And maybe chips with dried cranberries !!🫢😮

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Shanna! We wouldn't recommend trying to replace the cocoa here, you could add orange zest and dried cranberries to the chocolate dough though! Or you could check out one of our regular focaccia recipes and add orange and cranberries to that: www.kingarthurbaking.com/search?bc_product_index%5Bquery%5D=focaccia#recipe_index -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@yolandalynner2978]

This sounds amazing! Most recipes I’ve tried can be doubled. Can this be doubled (or tripled😮) if baking for a crowd of 10-15 ppl? I have enough pans to divide each recipe. Any feedback would be appreciated! Thanks for a great recipe. 😋

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

I doubled into a 9x13 pan this weekend and it was still divine 🤤🤎 For 10-15 people, tripling the recipe will comfortably feed all! Happy baking, Yolanda 😊 -🥐Lily

[@yolandalynner2978]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany thanks so much!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

You're most welcome! 🤎🤎 -🥐Lily

[@paulabrinzo7457]

I just started with my sourdough starter. When on what day can I use my discard sourdough?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

The discard can be used from the first feeding. 😊 As long as it's used to bake and not eaten raw, it's plenty safe to use. Here's a link to our Discard Recipes! www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/collections/sourdough-discard-recipes -🥐Lily

[@LisaDuPree3]

Would this work with the KA gluten free flour?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

With our Gluten-Free Bread Flour (shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/gluten-free-bread-flour?_gl=1*tn1fqv*_ga*NTAyNDkyNzY3LjE3MDM2ODg3NDM.*_ga_1ZJWCQGS21*MTcwNjgxODU5MS4xMzcuMS4xNzA2ODE4NjIxLjAuMC4w), yes! (This flour is only for those who are wheat-tolerant). And with these tips, you're all set (www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog/2023/06/13/how-to-substitute-gluten-free-bread-flour-for-regular-flour) 😄 Happy GF-baking, Lisa! -🥐Lily

[@dayooluwole2084]

If I wanted to add way hazelnut/cherries/candid oranges how many grams of each would I add please? Thank you

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hey there! When thinking about mix-ins, we'd recommend adding in no more than 30% of the flour weight. So for this recipe, you could include up to 78 grams of mix-ins. Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@dayooluwole2084]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany Thank you so much! This very helpful and a super fast response!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Always happy to help! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@emcsquare62]

Could you add mini marshmallows and nuts to create a rocky-road version?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Absolutely 🤤🤤🤤 -🥐Lily

[@arisis6709]

could i make this by hand?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi there! You're welcome to give it a try but it's a fairly wet dough and takes a bit to knead with a machine so if you try kneading by hand it'll be important to ensure you develop the dough. You can try the "slap and fold" method for kneading this once the dough comes together in the bowl, and you might also want to add a fold half way through the first rise. Hope this can help! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@sophiafaithwolfe]

Could I add espresso powder to this? I've never made chocolate bread before!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Sure, Sophia! You could add 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon (depending on your preference) along with the cocoa. Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@karlurbach7635]

Can't access the printed recipe "below". Also the audio doesn't tell us how many grams of dry active yeast? to use in the recipe. Yhe baking pan looks like its 8 by 8. Please address these issues.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Karl! We're sorry to hear that you're having some trouble, could you clarify what's happening? Is the link to the full recipe that is included in the video description not working for you or is something else happening? Kindly, -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@prudencelandis4830]

Can this be made with your gluten free bread flour?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Sure can! -🍮Kat

[@Count_Smackula]

Is this doable with Measure for Measure?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi there! We don't recommend using the Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour to convert yeasted recipes. You could try this recipe with our Gluten-Free Bread Flour if that blend works for your dietary needs! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@Count_Smackula]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany Thanks for your reply. Our local stores don't stock your gluten-free bread flour so I'll look online for it.

[@kkattrap]

I made this today and it's pretty awesome. I had Belgian Pearl Sugar (for a waffle recipe) and so I have these larger golden nuggets of sugar on top. I added a bit of fancy flaky salt on top too. Fantastically easy to put together, is there a non-chocolate focaccia recipe on the KAF website that mirrors this process? My only gotcha moment was using a glass square pan that seemed to cook faster than 20mins and stuck to the bottom and sides, parchment might be your friend.

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We're glad you enjoyed this recipe! Check out this recipe which is fairly similar: www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/gaels-saturday-focaccia-recipe Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@lynnjoycedolson1445]

Just got this, I think I'll make for my church 'home group' family for our Sunday supper meeting. Can't wait for their reaction. And I'll take the suggestion of adding walnuts. Yum 😋!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Delightful, Lynn Joyce! They're certainly in for a treat. 😋🤎 -🥐Lily

[@dawncheney9523]

Where can I find the written recipe?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Here it is, Dawn 😊 www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/double-chocolate-focaccia-recipe -🥐Lily

[@bygraceonly182]

Sea salt on top… 🤤

[@violetgaribyan-jg9ll]

❤🌻🍡☕️

[@wendyrathbun4724]

Is your pan textured? It's hard to see on camera 😊

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Wendy! Our cake pans from USA Pans have a slight waviness to them so they're somewhat textured but it doesn't leave impressions on the baked goods. Hope this can help! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@wendyrathbun4724]

@@KingArthurBakingCompany thank you so much ❤️😊

[@Chris90.]

calories and macros?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Chris! You’ll be glad to learn that we list the nutrition information for many of our recipes online. When viewing a recipe of ours, you’ll find the nutrition information linked at the bottom of the Ingredients list. Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@BeachPeach2010]

Thank you for measuring by Weight and not Volume!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We like to be consistent 😉 -🥐Lily

[@GingleKittyPress]

Fold five times is all you need for focaccia 4 times before each rest. Generous olive oil in pan is best. Spraying in baking is a sin!😮 exposing chocolate 20 min to such high heat burns chocolate

[@pickmeisha]

Help me lord.

[@silviabeam4053]

Errr, did you forget to mention the yeast?

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Silvia! The full recipe is linked in the video description. Happy baking! -👩‍🍳Morgan

[@nadinekore6308]

Chocolate Foccacia ... How weird!

[@RevShifty]

But also may be responsible for some of the most delicious sandwiches ever. Whipped cream and fruit compote? Whipped maple butter on a warm slice? Even a bog standard peanut butter and jelly sandwich could suddenly become heavenly. It's definitely weird, but I'm also suddenly wondering why it took so long to come up with an idea like this. Even just butter on a warmed slice must taste incredible. This is seriously genius.

[@Macca81]

As if a flour company makes bread without giving bakers percentages

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

We have the math available for you! 😊 (www.kingarthurbaking.com/pro/reference/bakers-percentage) -🥐Lily

[@marygarrett9724]

Not gluten free???!!!

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Hi Mary, if you are wheat-tolerant, our GF Bread Flour will be a 1:1 swap! (shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/gluten-free-bread-flour?_gl=1*tn1fqv*_ga*NTAyNDkyNzY3LjE3MDM2ODg3NDM.*_ga_1ZJWCQGS21*MTcwNjgxODU5MS4xMzcuMS4xNzA2ODE4NjIxLjAuMC4w ) 😊 Happy baking! -🥐Lily

[@ilariafabbio6213]

Focaccia al cioccolato? 😂

[@KingArthurBakingCompany]

Better than my combination! Love it! -🥐Lily

[@lesbethtacioni1733]

This recipe is brilliantly fresh, new take on an old recipe. Job well done👏🏼

[@women65andover]

Looks wonderful amd I'm sure it is. Just stop saying "here" at end of your sentences.😮