Chocolate Espresso Buns

Chocolate Espresso Buns

Elevate your morning with the rich flavors of chocolate and espresso in these delectable buns! Soft, fluffy dough infused with espresso and generously filled with decadent chocolate, they're the perfect indulgence for any breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder

For the Filling

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder

For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons brewed espresso
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

2.In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water, and butter until warm (about 120°F to 130°F). Stir in the espresso powder until dissolved.

3.Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

4.Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

5.Punch down the dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a 16x10-inch rectangle.

6.For the filling, combine the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Spread the mixture over the dough to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.

7.Roll up the dough jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices.

8.Place the slices, cut side down, in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

9.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

10.While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, brewed espresso, and vanilla extract until smooth.

11.Drizzle the glaze over the warm buns immediately after removing them from the oven.

12.Serve these irresistible Chocolate Espresso Buns warm and enjoy the perfect harmony of chocolate and coffee flavors!