Ingredients:
- 350g flour
- 45g sugar
- 5g dry yeast
- A pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- Vanilla sugar (to taste)
- 240ml lukewarm milk
- 80g chocolate chips
- 40g softened butter
- Nutella (as required)
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for brushing)
Directions:
- Dough Preparation:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, dry yeast, salt, and vanilla sugar.
- Add the egg and lukewarm milk to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add the chocolate chips to the mixture and knead the dough for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the 40g of softened butter into the dough and knead for another 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise:
- Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest in a warm place for 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
- Preparation of Nutella Filling:
- Refrigerate the Nutella for 1 hour so it becomes firmer and easier to handle.
- Shaping the Buns:
- Once the dough has risen, divide it into small portions.
- Flatten each portion and add a spoonful of the chilled Nutella to the center.
- Fold and shape the dough into buns, ensuring the Nutella is securely enclosed.
- Egg Wash:
- In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of milk to create an egg wash.
- Brush each bun with this mixture to give them a glossy finish upon baking.
- Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF).
- Place the buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes or until the buns are golden brown on top.
Let the buns cool slightly after baking and enjoy them warm for the best experience!