Description
Delightful, soft, and fluffy rolls packed with rich chocolate and bold espresso flavors, perfect for brunch or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons brewed espresso
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Warm the Milk: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat milk until warm but not hot (about 95°F).
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, eggs, and espresso powder to the warm milk and whisk until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, ensuring it’s smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, roughly 1-2 hours.
- Mix Filling Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder, mixing until smooth.
- Roll the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
- Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the cocoa filling over the rolled dough, then sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Roll Up: Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log, cutting it into 12 equal pieces.
- Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: While the rolls rise, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Cool: Allow to cool slightly before glazing.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, brewed espresso, and milk in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle it over the warm rolls.
Notes
Ensure fresh yeast for best results. Knead dough well for optimum texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg