Chocolate Buns For Christmas Morning

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   Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius.

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   Dissolve the yeast in a small bowl with a little water.

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   Pour the sugar, flour, water, yeast, and salt in food processor bowl, knead on medium speed. Add butter, knead for 5 minutes on medium speed to obtain a smooth dough.

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   Add chocolate, knead 2 minutes.

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   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

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   Let the dough rest and double in volume in a draft-free location for 1 hour.

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   Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Flatten the dough with the palm of your hand.

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   Divide the dough in half, then divide each half in 20 pieces to form 20 balls of dough.

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   To make buns, flatten dough balls with the palm of your hand, and form a square. Then fold the 4 points of the square to the center. Repeat with 4 new corners. Space the dough balls on 2 baking trays lined with parchment paper.

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    Let rise another 45 minutes until they almost double in volume.

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    Beat the egg in a small bowl and add a drop of milk. Brush the buns with egg mixture.

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    Bake for 10 minutes until golden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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