Chocolate, Date & Walnut Buns Recipe

Name: Chocolate, Date & Walnut Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 g) sachet dried yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; ½ cup warm milk; 2 ½ cups plain flour; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 125 g unsalted butter, chopped; 1 orange, zest of, grated; 1 egg, lightly beaten; ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread; ¾ cup chopped dates; ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 (7 g) sachet dried yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup warm milk
2 ½ cups plain flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
125 g unsalted butter, chopped
1 orange, zest of, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
¾ cup chopped dates
¾ cup chopped walnuts

1
Combine yeast, 1 tsp of the sugar and warm milk in a jug.
2
Set aside for 5 mins until frothy.
3
Sift flour and cinnamon into a large bowl.
4
Rub in butter using your fingertips.
5
Stir in remaining sugar and orange rind.
6
Whisk egg into yeast mixture and pour into flour.
7
Mix to a dough.
8
Knead on a lightly floured surface for 3 minutes Place in a large, greased bowl.
9
Cover and set aside for 45 mins until doubled in size.
10
Punch dough and knead for 2 mins until smooth.
11
Roll out to 40cm x 24cm rectangle.
12
Spread with chocolate and scatter with dates and nuts.
13
Preheat oven to 210C and line a tray with baking paper.
14
Roll up from long side.
15
Cut into eight slices.
16
Place one slice onto centre of tray, then other slices around it in a circle.
17
Cover and leave for 30 minutes Bake for 20 mins until golden.
18
Cool on a wire rack.

887

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 g) sachet dried yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup warm milk, 2 ½ cups plain flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate, Date & Walnut Buns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate, Date & Walnut Buns

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