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easy chocolate bun recipe

Easy Chocolate Bun Recipe

I love baking and chocolate, and these homemade chocolate buns are the best. The smell of chocolate from the oven is amazing. When you eat them, the softness and sweetness are incredible.
This recipe makes 20 small chocolate buns, great for any time. You can make them in 20 minutes and they need 3 hours 40 minutes to rest. So, you'll have delicious buns ready soon.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine British, German, Scandinavian
Servings 20 small buns
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • Eggs quantity not specified, but likely 1–2 based on standard dough recipes
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • In a stand mixer bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Make sure they're well mixed.
  • Add the wet ingredients: warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Use the dough hook to knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes.
  • Gently mix in chocolate chips or your favorite chocolate filling. Make sure they're spread out evenly in the dough.
  • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for 1.5 to 2 hours. It should double in size.
  • Punch down the dough to get rid of air bubbles. Then, divide it into 20 equal parts. Shape each part into a ball.
  • Place the dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving some space between them. Cover and let them rise for another 60 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 15 to 20 minutes, until they're golden brown.
  • Take the buns out of the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. You can add a chocolate filling or spread before serving.

Notes

  • Use all-purpose flour, Dutch process cocoa powder, and high-quality chocolate chips for best results.
  • All ingredients (especially milk, butter, and eggs) should be at room temperature.
  • Substitute instant yeast with active dry yeast if needed.
  • Optional chocolate fillings include Nutella, chocolate pudding, or cream cheese and raspberry jam.
  • Brush buns with egg wash before baking for a shiny top.
  • For storage, wrap cooled buns and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in a 300°F oven for 5–10 minutes to restore softness.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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