I don't understand why but my hubby doesn't like chocolate in bread.  So, I added some coffee to make it into Mocha Bread instead.  Luckily, he likes this one.  I personally don't mind chocolate bread.  You must wonder why I always take the extra step to prepare some Yudane but the outcome is totally satisfying.  Bread made using Yudane method always stays fresh longer.  Please visit here if you would like to understand more about the Yudane Method.

Characteristic of this bread:  The texture is especially soft, fluffy and moist on the first day and it lasts very well for 2 - 3 days.  The taste is not very sweet.

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Mocha Soft Sourdough Loaf Using Yudane Method Recipe

1. Add bread flour in a bowl, pour the boiling water and mix well with spatula or spoon.  
2. Cling film and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.  
3. Take out from the fridge 30 minutes before using to return to room temperature.

1. Heat up milk in a small sauce pan. Stir in instant coffee until the coffee dissolved.  Set aside to cool.
2. Put all ingredients, including the 150g sourdough starter (levain) and yudane dough into the bowl of stand mixer. Using the dough hook, knead for 15 minutes until the dough comes together and window pane stage.
3. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 60 minutes in a large greased bowl, covered with cling film or kitchen towel.  It is fine if the dough doesn't rise until double the size after 1 hour.
4. Punch down the dough to release the air. Transfer the dough to a clean floured surface then divide into 2 equal portions. Form each portion to a ball.  Flatten with rolling pin into a dish.  Fold right to centre and fold left overlap it.  Roll out with rolling pin into long rectangle shape. Roll up the dough like Swiss Roll until a small log is formed. 
5. Place all dough in the prepared loaf pan.  Let it proof at warm and dark place until the dough reaches the height of the pan.  It took more than 2 hours.  This one took approximately 4 hours. To speed up the rising process, place the dough in the oven and a bowl of hot water next to it and close the oven door.
6. Fifteen minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 180C.
7. Bake at preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Remove bread from oven and let them cool on rack completely before slicing.