FoodHomemade chocolate brioche: A buttery delight for all ages

Homemade chocolate brioche: A buttery delight for all ages

These rolls are a delightful alternative to sweet buns that will enchant both younger and older sweet-loving fans. No shop-bought product can compare to them.

Milk buns with chocolate
Milk buns with chocolate
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They are soft and fluffy and have a wonderful buttery aroma. Each bite reveals pieces of chocolate. They don't require any accompaniments—just a glass of milk or a cup of hot coffee—and you can savour the experience. Even the smell alone is enough to get your taste buds tingling.

Milk rolls with chocolate

Buttery rolls with pieces of chocolate can be found in many supermarkets; however, their ingredients often leave much to be desired. You can easily make them at home, making a treat even more delicious and rich in chocolate. Homemade brioche buns have a thin, golden crust concealing a fluffy interior. You can add milk, dark, or white chocolate to the dough. I suggest using a mix of different types. I also add vanilla seeds from a whole pod to the yeast dough. They impart a unique taste and aroma.

Milk brioche with chocolate
Milk brioche with chocolate© delicacies

These rolls are best eaten fresh or the following day. To melt the chocolate, warm it slightly in the oven or air fryer before serving.

Ingredients:

Starter

  • 25g yeast,
  • 120ml milk,
  • 2 tablespoons sugar,
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour,

Dough

  • 85g sugar,
  • 3 egg yolks,
  • 1 egg,
  • 100g melted butter,
  • 700-840g plain flour,
  • 160ml milk.
  • 140g milk chocolate,
  • 55g white chocolate,
  • 55g dark chocolate,
  • 1 vanilla pod,
  • 1 egg yolk and one tablespoon of milk for brushing.

Instructions:

  1. Crumble the yeast into a bowl, add sugar, warm milk, and flour, and mix thoroughly.
  2. Set the starter aside for 15 minutes to rise.
  3. Melt the butter for the dough and let it cool.
  4. Beat the yolks and egg whites into a fluffy, light mixture along with the sugar.
  5. Add flour, melted butter, warm milk, vanilla seeds, and the prepared starter.
  6. Knead a smooth dough, slightly more fluid than traditional dough. You can do this by hand or using a kitchen mixer with dough hooks.
  7. Cover with a cloth and leave to rise for an hour.
  8. After this time, add diced chocolate and mix.
  9. Divide the dough into smaller portions and form balls.
  10. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and set aside for 20 minutes to rise.
  11. Brush the rolls with an egg yolk mixed with a bit of milk.
  12. Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius for about 20-25 minutes.

You can serve the ready rolls warm. Enjoy!

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