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SUPER SOFT CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO ROLLS

Super Soft Chocolate Espresso Rolls

Indulge in these Super Soft Chocolate Espresso Rolls, the perfect blend of chocolate and coffee for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup whole milk warm (100 to 110°F)
  • 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
  • 4-6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons brown or white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
  • 100 g semi-sweet or dark chocolate chopped or in chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream to desired icing thickness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • baking dish
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Warm the milk (100 to 110°F) and combine it with sugar; sprinkle yeast over it and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter; stir until combined.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the filling by melting butter with cream, sugar, cocoa powder, coffee powder, and chopped chocolate over low heat until smooth.
  6. Punch down the dough and roll out into a rectangle; spread filling evenly and roll tightly.
  7. Cut into pieces and place in a greased baking dish; let rise again for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown; drizzle prepared icing over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls can be enhanced with nuts or different types of chocolate for unique flavors.

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