Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1/4 cup warm water (if needed)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- 1 tbsp milk for brushing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- In another bowl, whisk warm milk and egg, then add to dry ingredients along with butter.
- Mix until a soft dough forms, adding warm water gradually if needed.
- Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 to 10 equal portions.
- Flatten each portion, add chocolate in the center, and seal into a ball.
- Place on a lined baking tray, cover, and let rise again for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and brush buns with milk.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate for a richer filling.
- Do not overfill to prevent leaking during baking.
- Ensure dough is well sealed around the filling.
- Store in airtight container to maintain softness.
- Reheat briefly before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
