Swirled Chocolate Buns: Soft, Sweet, and Simply Irresistible!

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These Swirled Chocolate Buns are the most delicious thing I’ve tasted this year! They’re fluffy, delicious, and melt in your mouth!

Yesterday was a special day, it was a day to welcome family! So, as always, I tried a new recipe (I’d never made it before!) for dessert.

I decided to try these Swirled Chocolate Buns!

Although I forgot to add salt (it’s true…), they were delicious!

If I managed to make them the first time, I believe you’ll be able to make this super delicious recipe too!

Swirled Chocolate Buns Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 1 1/3 cups warm milk (320ml)
• 1/3 cup sugar (70g)
• 0.9 oz fresh yeast (25g)
• 1 large egg (room temp)
• 1/4 cup melted butter (60g)
• 4 1/4 to 4 1/3 cups flour (540-560g)
• 1 tsp salt (7g)

For the Filling:

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• 3.5 oz bittersweet chocolate (100g)
• 1/2 cup butter (100g)
• 3/4 cup cocoa (75g)
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar (75g)
• 1/4 cup oil (60ml)

For the Egg Wash:

• 1 egg, beaten

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

In a large bowl, mix the warm milk and sugar. Add the yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2: Make the Dough

Add the egg, melted butter, and salt, then gradually mix in the flour.

Step 3: Knead the Dough

Knead the dough until soft and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place or until doubled in size.

Step 4: Prepare the Filling

Melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter together in a microwave or over a double boiler. Turn off the heat. Stir in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and oil until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5: Assemble the Buns

Divide the dough into two parts. Roll each part into a large rectangle. Spread half of the cocoa filling over one rectangle, leaving a small border. Fold the dough in half and roll it out again gently.

Step 6: Fold Again and Cut Off Excess

Spread more filling on half of the folded dough, fold again. Trim off any excess dough on the side that doesn’t look so good to create clean edges, but don’t throw it away! You can shape it into a smaller bun or a “not-so-pretty” one – it’ll taste just as delicious.

It’s important to keep flouring the surface and dough constantly to prevent sticking or tearing – otherwise, it might create holes in the dough (like in the picture).

Step 7: Cut the Buns

Roll out tighlty again. Cut the dough into strips about 4 fingers wide. For each strip, make 3 vertical cuts in the center, but be careful NOT to cut all the way through to the edges. This will help create the beautiful twisted shape.

Step 8: Shape the Buns

Twist each strip and roll to form buns. Repeat with each strip. Place buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise for 35 minutes.

Step 9: Bake the Buns

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the buns with egg wash and bake for 20-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the ultimate chocolatey goodness!

And we’ve reached the end! Enjoy and try them warm, because they taste even better!

Before you go, don’t forget to save this recipe to your Pinterest boards. You never know when you’ll need a snack or dessert that tastes this amazing!

Swirled Chocolate Buns

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Resting Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

For the Dough

• 1 ⅓ cups Warm milk 320ml
• ⅓ cup Sugar 70g
• 0.9 oz Fresh yeast 25g
• 1 large Egg room temp
• ¼ cup Melted butter 60g
• 4 ¼ to 4 ⅓ cups Flour 540-560g
• 1 tsp Salt 7g

For the Filling

• 3.5 oz Bittersweet chocolate 100g
• ½ cup Butter 100g
• ¾ cup Cocoa 75g
• ¾ cup Powdered sugar 75g
• ¼ cup Oil 60ml

For the Egg Wash

• 1 Egg beaten

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, mix the warm milk and sugar. Add the yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
• Add the egg, melted butter, and salt, then gradually mix in the flour.
• Knead the dough until soft and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place or until doubled in size.
• Melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter together in a microwave or over a double boiler. Turn off the heat. Stir in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and oil until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Divide the dough into two parts. Roll each part into a large rectangle. Spread half of the cocoa filling over one rectangle, leaving a small border. Fold the dough in half and roll it out again gently.
• Spread more filling on half of the folded dough, fold again. Trim off any excess dough on the side that doesn't look so good to create clean edges, but don’t throw it away! You can shape it into a smaller bun or a “not-so-pretty” one – it’ll taste just as delicious.

  It's important to keep flouring the surface and dough constantly to prevent sticking or tearing – otherwise, it might create holes in the dough (like in the picture).
• Roll out tighlty again. Cut the dough into strips about 4 fingers wide. For each strip, make 3 vertical cuts in the center, but be careful NOT to cut all the way through to the edges. This will help create the beautiful twisted shape.
• Twist each strip and roll to form buns. Repeat with each strip. Place buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise for 35 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the buns with egg wash and bake for 20-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for the ultimate chocolatey goodness!