Description
These Fluffiest Chocolate Chip Milk Buns are soft, pillowy, and filled with melty chocolate chips. The enriched dough is gently proofed twice, brushed with milk before and after baking to achieve a delicate, cotton-soft crust. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 450 g All-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Baking powder (approx. 1/2 packet)
- A pinch of salt
- 150 g Chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 260 ml Whole milk (warmed, approx. 40°C)
- 60 g Unsalted butter (softened or melted)
- 1/2 cube fresh yeast (or 7 g/1 packet active dry yeast)
- 8 g Vanilla extract (approx. 1 tbsp)
- 4 tbsp Milk (reserved for glazing)
Instructions
- Yeast Preparation: In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix and Knead: Add the baking powder to the yeast mixture and gradually stir in the all-purpose flour along with the pinch of salt until a dough forms. Knead the dough thoroughly until it is smooth and elastic.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough to ensure they are evenly distributed without deflating the dough.
- First Rise: Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover it airtight with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Buns: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 10 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Second Proof: Cover the shaped buns with a towel and let them rise again for 20 minutes until puffy.
- First Glaze and Bake: Preheat your oven to 190°C (374°F). Brush the tops of the buns lightly with some of the reserved milk. Bake the buns for 20 to 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Final Glaze: Upon removing the buns from the oven, immediately brush them once more with the remaining milk to achieve a soft and shiny crust.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the buns to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to enjoy their fluffy texture and warm chocolatey goodness.
Notes
- Brushing milk on hot buns is what gives them that incredible cotton-soft crust texture.
- Ensure all ingredients, especially milk and butter, are at room temperature or gently warmed to promote a better rise.
- For variations, substitute chocolate chips with raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity version.
Keywords: Chocolate chip buns, soft bread, milk buns, fluffy bread, homemade buns, sweet bread, chocolate bread