Chocolate Espresso Buns
Ingredients:
For the dough:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1 unsalted 4 cups butter
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon espresso powder
For the filling:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder tablespoons
cocoa powder 1 tablespoon espresso powder
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons freshly brewed espresso
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Espresso Buns
Prepare:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar , yeast, and salt.
- Heat milk, water, and butter in a small saucepan until warm (about 120°F to 130°F). Add espresso powder and stir until melted.
- Add milk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add enough remaining flour and mix to form a soft dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and turn once to coat the surface with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Cut out the dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a 16 x 10 inch rectangle.
- For the filling, mix together melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Spread the mixture to within 1/2 inch of the edge of the dough. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.
- Roll up the dough like a jelly roll, starting from the long side. Pinch the seams to seal. Cut into 12 pieces.
- Place slices, cut side down, in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing together the powdered sugar, freshly brewed espresso, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, pour the glaze over the still warm rolls.
- Serve this irresistible chocolate espresso roll warm and enjoy the perfect harmony of chocolate and coffee flavors.