Yeast Buns with Cocoa
Description
Ideal for tea and coffee. The finished buns are very soft, fragrant, and have an original cut. Following the recipe, you will surely be delighted with an excellent result.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl combine warm water, yeast, 1 tbsp sugar (of the total amount), 2 tbsp flour (of the total amount). Mix well. Let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.
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Step 3
After the time has passed, pour warm milk into the yeast mixture, add the egg and the remaining sugar. Stir.
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Step 4
Add most of the flour, softened butter, and begin kneading.
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Step 5
Gradually add the remaining flour and knead a soft dough that does not stick to the hands.
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Step 6
Divide the resulting dough into two equal parts. Add cocoa to one of them. Mix well.
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Step 7
Place both parts in a rising bowl, separating them with plastic wrap. Cover with a towel and let sit in a warm place for 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Step 8
After the time has elapsed, knead each portion and roll it out into a sheet 0.5 cm thick.
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Step 9
Combine the rolled-out layers. The bottom layer should be the one with cocoa. Roll it out again with a rolling pin.
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Step 10
Using a round cutter, cut buns from the dough. In the center of the piece, cut out a smaller round.
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Step 11
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Place on the sheet a larger‑sized blank, without the middle part. Flip the middle part so that the cocoa layer is on top and insert it into the depressions. Cover the baking sheet with a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes for proofing. Then brush with egg and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 30 minutes.
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Step 12
Remove the ready buns from the pan, transfer them, and let them cool.
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Step 13
Take it out of the oven and serve warm or cooled.