In a bowl, combine 1 water glass (about 200 ml / 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) of milk, 10 g dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 50 g of butter, half a tea glass (about 50 ml / 3 tbsp + 1 tsp) of vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 1 bottle of sparkling water, 1 dessert spoon of salt, and as much flour as needed, then knead into a dough.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 1 hour.
Turn the rested dough out onto a floured surface and knead again. Pinch off pieces the size of a mandarin orange, flatten each one in your hand, place 5 chocolate chips in the center, fold the dough over them, and roll into a ball.
Arrange the prepared rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let them rest for another 20 minutes.
Brush the tops with egg yolk and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) until golden brown. Enjoy…

Tips & Tricks

It is very important that your milk and sparkling water are at room temperature. If you warm the milk slightly, the yeast will activate much faster and your bread will rise even more.
Letting the rolls rest on the tray for 20 minutes after shaping allows the air pockets inside the bread to form. Do not skip this step!
If you chill the chocolate chips in the refrigerator before adding them to the dough, they will hold their shape better in the oven and you'll enjoy that satisfying texture with every bite.

About This Recipe

According to a popular legend, an absent-minded ancient Egyptian baker once forgot to knead a portion of dough and accidentally added it to the next batch — inadvertently discovering a method of leavening.

The first mechanical mixer is believed to have been developed by a Roman, who is thought to have used horse power as its energy source.

The first Bread Courts in history were established by the English, and for centuries they regulated the weight and price of bread.

In the Middle Ages, some settlements had communal ovens where poor people could bring their flour or dough and bake their own bread. This is also regarded as the beginning of the baking trade.

In early 1800s England, the punishment for stealing bread was exile to the new colonies in Wales.

In our own history, during the nomadic period before settling into permanent communities, unleavened bread was baked on a griddle over an open fire. This was known as yufka (thin Turkish phyllo-like dough) or lavash — and these breads stayed fresh for a long time.

In 1870, Emil Christian Hansen succeeded in isolating pure yeast cells, which led to the production of fresh yeast. This achievement by Hansen and his family was considered a revolution in terms of the stability and durability of yeast.

Long story short, no matter how it varies from continent to continent, bread is consumed every day all around the world. After all, chocolate chips aren't just for Muffins! Today we've made Chocolate Chip Bread for you. Enjoy and happy baking!