These Chocolate Hazelnut Brioche Buns combine the softness of brioche with the rich flavors of chocolate and hazelnut. Made with bread flour, eggs, milk, yeast, sugar, and butter, these buns are kneaded to perfection and given ample time to rest and rise. Once shaped into individual portions and baked, they are filled with a luxurious chocolate cream and topped with a delectable chocolate ganache sprinkled with crumbled hazelnuts.
Why You'll Love This: The buns offer a delightful combination of a soft, buttery brioche texture with the irresistible taste of chocolate and hazelnuts. They are perfect for those who love their pastries rich, decadent, and satisfying.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a special breakfast, brunch, or as an indulgent snack. They are also a great choice for festive occasions, gatherings, or as a special treat for chocolate and hazelnut lovers.
Decoration Tips: You can drizzle extra ganache over the buns for a more dramatic look or dust them with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. Garnish with whole hazelnuts or chocolate shavings for additional visual appeal.
Ingredients:
- 750g Bread Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 350ml Lukewarm Milk
- 10g Instant Yeast
- 30g Sugar
- 8g Salt
- 70g Butter
For Chocolate Cream:
- 200g Sweet Chocolate
- 120g Warm Whipped Cream
For Chocolate Ganache:
- 200g Melted Sweet Chocolate
- 180g Warm Whipping Cream
- 50g Hazelnut Crumbled
Instructions:
- Combine bread flour, eggs, lukewarm milk, instant yeast, and sugar. Knead the mixture for 8 minutes.
- Add salt and butter to the dough. Continue kneading for an additional 4 minutes.
- Let the dough rest for 70 minutes in a warm, draft-free area.
- Divide the dough into 60g pieces and shape them into balls. Let them rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F).
- Bake the buns for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the chocolate cream by stirring together sweet chocolate and warm whipped cream until smooth.
- For the ganache, mix melted sweet chocolate with warm whipping cream and hazelnut crumbles.
- Once the buns are cooled, fill them with the chocolate cream and top with the chocolate ganache.
Enjoy these Chocolate Hazelnut Brioche Buns, a delightful combination of soft brioche and the rich taste of chocolate and hazelnuts, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Enjoy!