Chocolate and caramel buns
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. This recipe will yield 8 buns.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Cut the butter into pieces. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Mix the ingredients 5 or 6 times. Add the cut butter and mix another 5 or 6 times, until the butter is finely chopped.
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Step 2
2. Transfer this mixture to a large bowl and add the chocolate chips and chopped caramels. Pour in the butter mixture and stir until a uniform dough forms.
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Step 3
3. Place the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a disk about 2.5 cm thick and 17-20 cm in diameter. Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, cut the disk into eight equal wedges.
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Step 4
4. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mats. Lightly brush the buns with 1 tablespoon of cream and top each with 1/3 cup of caramel candies. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack and cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.