Succumb to the allure of these Chocolate Buns, each piece a delightful 70 grams of chocolate-infused dough, baked to a perfect golden brown. These buns are not just a treat for the eyes but a feast for the senses, featuring a rich chocolate cream filling and a lavish chocolate ganache topping. They’re the perfect indulgence for anyone who adores chocolate in all its forms.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: The cocoa powder in the dough and the double dose of chocolate in the filling and ganache offer a deeply satisfying chocolate experience.
- Soft and Tender Texture: The dough, enriched with milk and butter, bakes into buns that are soft, fluffy, and utterly irresistible.
- Decadent Toppings: The combination of chocolate cream and ganache elevates these buns to a level of decadence that’s hard to resist.
Perfect Occasion: These Chocolate Buns are perfect for special occasions, dessert tables, or as a luxurious treat for chocolate-themed parties. They’re also a great project for baking enthusiasts looking to impress with their skills and creativity.
Decoration Tips:
- Sprinkle with Chocolate Chips: Add a generous sprinkle of chocolate chips on top of the ganache for added texture and flavor.
- Dust with Cocoa Powder: A light dusting of cocoa powder on top can add a touch of elegance and intensity to the chocolate flavor.
- Serve with a Drizzle of Chocolate Sauce: For an extra chocolatey experience, serve these buns with a side of warm chocolate sauce.
Dough Ingredients:
- Bread Flour: 500g
- Cocoa Powder: 25g
- Granulated Sugar: 30g
- Salt: 5g
- Milk Powder: 20g
- Instant Yeast Powder: 9g
- Egg: 1 (50g)
- Lukewarm Milk: 260ml
- Room Temperature Butter: 60g
Chocolate Cream:
- Sweet Chocolate: 175g
- Whipped Cream: 120g
Chocolate Ganache:
- Heavy Whipped Cream: 200ml
- Sweet Milk Chocolate: 250g
Instructions:
- Mix bread flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, milk powder, and instant yeast. Add egg and lukewarm milk; knead for 9 minutes.
- Incorporate butter and continue kneading for 4 minutes.
- Let the dough rest for 60 minutes.
- Form the dough into 70g pieces and let them rest for another 40 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 to 18 minutes until the surface is golden brown.
- For the chocolate cream, melt sweet chocolate. Heat the whipped cream slightly (about 1 minute in the microwave), then mix with the melted chocolate.
- For the ganache, heat heavy whipped cream and pour over sweet milk chocolate, stirring until smooth.
Decoration:
- Once cooled, fill the buns with chocolate cream and top with chocolate ganache.
- Decorate with chocolate chips and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Indulge in these heavenly Chocolate Buns, a perfect treat for any chocolate lover, combining the joys of soft, fluffy bread with the rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate in every bite!
