Description
Delicious chocolate cream buns perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Bread Flour (High-protein for the best rise)
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar (Enhances sweetness)
- 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 1 cup Whole Milk (Warm to 110°F)
- 2 count Eggs (Room temperature)
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Cold for better whipping)
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar (Stabilizes the whipped cream)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Tangzhong: Whisk together 3 tablespoons of bread flour with ½ cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens into a paste, then remove from heat and cool.
- Mix Dough: Combine 3 cups of bread flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt in a stand mixer. Gradually add 1 cup warm milk, 2 eggs, and tangzhong until a shaggy dough forms.
- Incorporate Butter: Slowly add ¼ cup softened butter to the dough while mixing on low. Increase speed and knead for 8-10 minutes until glossy and elastic.
- First Rise: Transfer kneaded dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Shape Buns: Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface, divide into 12 equal pieces, and shape into ovals. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover to rest.
- Second Rise: Allow shaped buns to rise for 45-60 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Bake: Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 18-22 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare Filling: Whip 1 cup cold heavy cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble Buns: Slice cooled buns diagonally, fill with whipped cream, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the dough.
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid scalding the yeast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg