{"id":"ee69db08-73a7-4736-8b36-6dafbed631ca","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ee69db08-73a7-4736-8b36-6dafbed631ca","source_url":"https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/double-chocolate-hazelnut-buns-recipe/6uw2f3mr","title":"Double chocolate hazelnut buns recipe","description":"Enjoy these double chocolate hazelnut buns freshly baked out of the oven.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT165M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT195M","ingredients":[{"text":"250g (3/4 cup) Nutella","item":"Nutella","quantity":250,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"310ml (1 1/4 cups) warm milk","item":"warm milk","quantity":310,"unit":"ml","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"14g (2 sachets) dried yeast","item":"(2 sachets) dried yeast","quantity":14,"unit":"g"},{"text":"70g (1/3 cup) caster sugar, plus extra 2 tbsp","item":"caster sugar","quantity":70,"unit":"g","preparation":"plus extra 2 tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"60g butter, melted","item":"butter","quantity":60,"unit":"g","preparation":"melted"},{"text":"1 egg, lightly whisked","item":"egg, lightly whisked","quantity":1},{"text":"490g (3 1/4 cups) plain flour, plus extra, to dust","item":"plain flour, plus extra, to dust","quantity":490,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":3.25,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"35g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder","item":"cocoa powder","quantity":35,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"60g white chocolate, melted","item":"white chocolate","quantity":60,"unit":"g","preparation":"melted"},{"text":"45g (1/4 cup) roasted hazelnuts, finely chopped","item":"roasted hazelnuts","quantity":45,"unit":"g","preparation":"finely chopped","metric_alternate":{"quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Scoop 2 slightly heaped teaspoonfuls (or use a small ice-cream scoop) of Nutella and shape into a ball. Place on 1 of the trays. Repeat with the remaining Nutella to make 16 balls. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm."},{"number":2,"text":"Combine milk, yeast and 2 teaspoons of the sugar in a jug. Set aside in a warm, draughtfree place for 5 minutes or until frothy."},{"number":3,"text":"Add butter and egg to yeast mixture and whisk until just combined. Sift flour and cocoa into a large bowl and stir in remaining sugar. Make a well in the centre. Pour milk mixture into well and use a wooden spoon to stir until just combined. Use your hands to form a soft dough"},{"number":4,"text":"Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a damp tea towel and set aside in a warm, draught-free place for 1 hour or until dough doubles in size."},{"number":5,"text":"Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced. Use your fist to knock back dough. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough evenly into 16 portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball."},{"number":6,"text":"Roll each dough ball into a 10cm disc, leaving dough slightly thicker in the centre. Remove only half of the Nutella balls from freezer. Place 1 in centre of each dough disc. Bring dough up around the ball, pinching edges together to seal. Place side-by-side in a round, if you like, seam side down, on remaining prepared tray. Repeat with remaining dough and Nutella balls."},{"number":7,"text":"Cover loosely with a damp tea towel and set aside in a warm, draught-free place for 30 minutes or until dough balls have doubled in size. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced and bake for a further 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Buns are ready if they sound hollow when tapped on the top. Cover lightly with foil if browning too much."},{"number":8,"text":"Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon of boiling water with the extra sugar."},{"number":9,"text":"Transfer buns onto a wire rack. While hot, brush all over with the sugar mixture. Set aside to cool completely"},{"number":10,"text":"Spoon white chocolate into a small sealable plastic bag. Snip the corner and use to pipe crosses over each bun. Sprinkle with hazelnuts and set aside to set."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:55.755151+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:55.755151+00:00"}