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Chocolate Nutella Swirl Buns Recipe

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Soft and fluffy chocolate buns featuring a rich chocolate spread center and delicate chocolate swirls on top, perfect for a delightful breakfast or snack. These buns are made with a well-kneaded yeast dough that rises to perfection and bakes to a golden brown with a shiny egg wash finish.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 325 g Flour (2 1/2 cups loosely packed)
  • 195–210 ml Slightly warm water or milk (3/4 cup + 1–2 tbsp)
  • 42.6 g Butter (3 tbsp)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Yeast (2 tsp if using active dry yeast)
  • 30 g Sugar (2 1/2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp Salt (6 g)

Filling

  • Chocolate spread as required (e.g., Nutella)

Chocolate Paste for Swirls

  • 2 tbsp Flour (16–17 g)
  • 1 tsp Cocoa powder (2.5 g)
  • 1 tsp Sugar (4.5 g)
  • 20–30 ml Water (1–2 tbsp to make a thick paste)

For Egg Wash

  • 1 Egg, beaten (for brushing on rolls before baking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine the flour, slightly warm water or milk, sugar, yeast, salt, and butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to a clean surface and knead for about 15 minutes until the dough becomes soft, elastic, and smooth. The dough will be initially wet but will absorb moisture with kneading.
  2. Divide and Shape the Dough: Portion the dough into 15 equal pieces, each weighing approximately 38-40 g. Roll each piece into a smooth ball by tucking edges toward the center and rolling. Flatten each ball into a thin circular sheet, keeping the center thicker to prevent filling leakage.
  3. Fill the Dough: Place a spoonful of chocolate spread or Nutella in the center of each circle. Carefully tuck in the edges and pinch to seal, then reshape into a round bun. Arrange buns on a nonstick, parchment-lined, or greased baking tray.
  4. Proof the Dough: Cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and let the buns proof in a warm place for about 80 minutes or until doubled in size and puffed up.
  5. Prepare Chocolate Swirls: In a small bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and enough water to make a thick but pipeable chocolate paste. Transfer to a piping bag and create swirls on top of each proofed bun for decoration.
  6. Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the proofed buns with beaten egg to achieve a shiny, golden-brown finish after baking.
  7. Bake the Buns: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the chocolate buns for 18-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. Enjoy: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve fresh for a delicious treat.

Notes

  • Kneading for the full time ensures soft and fluffy buns by developing gluten properly.
  • Keeping the center of the dough circle thicker prevents the chocolate filling from oozing out during baking.
  • Use slightly warm liquid to activate yeast without killing it.
  • Plastic wrap or a damp cloth during proofing maintains humidity and warmth for optimal rise.
  • Egg wash helps create a beautiful golden sheen on the buns.
  • Chocolate swirls on top are optional but add a nice visual and flavor touch.

Keywords: chocolate buns, chocolate bread rolls, Nutella buns, yeast buns, homemade chocolate rolls, breakfast buns

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