Easy chocolate brioche buns are a perfect addition to your breakfast basket. They are soft, pillowy, and loaded with chocolate chips.
PREPARATION TIME:
- Prep Time:12 hours
- Cook Time:15 mins
- Total Time:12 hours 15 mins
Ingredients
- 20g fresh yeast (or 10g active dry yeast)
- 4 1/4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 Tablespoons orange flower water
- 1 cup + 1 Tablespoon (25 cl) milk, lukewarm
- 1/4 cup (60g) butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup (approx. 200g) chocolate chips
- 1 yolk + 1 Tablespoon milk, for brushing
Instructions
- Sprinkle fresh yeast in a small bowl and stir with one or two tablespoons lukewarm milk and a little bit of sugar too. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl or in a food processor, combine the flour with sugar and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg, orange flower water, yeast and milk.
- Stir well, then knead the dough for about 20 minutes by hand, or 10-15 minutes in a food processor until smooth. Add the softened butter, diced, then continue kneading until well incorporated. The dough must be smooth and slightly sticky.
- If the dough is a little bit warm, let cool for a few minutes at room temperature, then add the chocolate chips and spread evenly in the dough.
- Cover the dough with a cloth and let rise at room temperature for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
- When the dough is ready, punch it a little bit to remove any air bubbles. Place the dough back in the bowl, cover with cling film, and place in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or ideally overnight.
- Divide the dough into segments of 2.3 oz (65g) each and shape into small balls, rolling them smoothly with your hand on a lightly flour surface. Do not overwork or the chocolate will melt.
- Brush with the yolk-milk mixture, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and brush one more time with the yolk-milk mixture. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the brioche are golden-brown. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
