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SUPER SOFT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO ROLLS

Delightful rolls infused with rich chocolate and a hint of espresso, perfect for cozy breakfasts or special occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 rolls
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup whole milk warm (100 to 110F)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for filling
  • 4 tablespoons brown or white sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
  • 100 grams semi-sweet or dark chocolate chopped or chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder for icing
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream for icing thickness

Method
 

  1. Warm the whole milk until it's between 100 to 110F. Combine warm milk and sugar, then sprinkle in the active dry yeast. Let sit for about five minutes until frothy.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, one large egg, and softened butter into the flour mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about eight minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
  4. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt together three tablespoons of butter with sugar until combined. Mix in cocoa powder and instant coffee powder, then fold in chopped chocolate until melted.
  5. Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle. Spread the filling evenly across the dough and roll tightly from one long edge to another. Cut into equal pieces.
  6. Arrange the cut rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another thirty minutes until puffy.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Bake the rolls for about twenty-five minutes until golden brown.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar with heavy cream and instant coffee powder until smooth, adjusting cream quantity based on desired icing thickness.
  9. Allow the rolls to cool slightly before drizzling with icing while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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