Indulge in the ultimate treat with these decadent chocolate and hazelnut buns, featuring a rich cocoa hazelnut filling and a luscious milk chocolate hazelnut glaze. Each bite offers a delightful combination of soft, fluffy dough and a sweet, nutty center, making these buns an irresistible addition to your baking repertoire. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special occasion, these buns are sure to impress anyone who tries them.
Why You'll Love This: These chocolate and hazelnut buns are the epitome of indulgence, with their perfectly soft and airy texture enveloping a rich and creamy cocoa hazelnut filling. The addition of a milk chocolate hazelnut glaze takes these buns to the next level, providing a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. You'll love how easy they are to make, yet they deliver a bakery-quality experience at home. These buns are versatile enough to be enjoyed any time of day, and their impressive presentation makes them a great choice for sharing with friends and family.
Perfect Occasion: These buns are perfect for any special occasion, whether it's a holiday breakfast, a weekend brunch, or a delightful dessert for a dinner party. They also make a wonderful treat for birthdays, anniversaries, or any celebration where you want to impress your guests with a homemade baked good. Their rich flavor and beautiful presentation make them a standout addition to any table.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant presentation, you can drizzle the glazed buns with extra melted chocolate or sprinkle with a dusting of powdered sugar. Adding a few whole roasted hazelnuts on top of each bun will give them a professional, bakery-style appearance. You could also experiment with different garnishes, such as edible gold leaf or a sprinkle of sea salt, to enhance the visual appeal and flavor.
Ingredients: Dough:
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 60g milk
- 20g powdered sugar
- 4g salt
- 2 eggs
- 5g baker's yeast
- 50g unsalted butter
The Garnish:
- 200g cocoa hazelnut spread
The Icing:
- 200g milk chocolate
- 50g hazelnuts
- 30g neutral oil (such as sunflower or rapeseed)
Instructions:
- In the bowl of your food processor, combine the flour, baker's yeast, salt, and powdered sugar. Mix well.
- Add the eggs and milk to the dry ingredients, and knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
- Gradually add the butter in small pieces, and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in volume.
- Once the dough has risen, divide it into 8 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out each piece into a disk approximately 6cm in diameter.
- Place about a spoonful of cocoa hazelnut spread in the center of each disk, then carefully fold the dough over the filling and seal to form a ball.
- Arrange the buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them rise again until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake the buns for around 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- For the icing, start by roasting the hazelnuts in an oven preheated to 150°C (302°F) for 20 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly, then rub them to remove the skins and roughly crush them using a mortar, blender, or knife.
- Melt the milk chocolate with the neutral oil in a double boiler, then stir in the crushed hazelnuts.
- Once the buns have cooled, generously frost them with the chocolate hazelnut icing.
Enjoy!