Description
Indulge in soft and fluffy chocolate espresso rolls, a cozy blend of chocolate and coffee, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and granulated sugar. Sprinkle in the active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs and softened unsalted butter.
- Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Set aside.
- Roll and fill: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick). Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the filling evenly across the surface.
- Shape the rolls: Roll the dough tightly from the long side, and cut it into 12 equally-sized rolls.
- Second rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make the glaze: While the rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk (or cream), vanilla extract, and optional espresso powder in a bowl until smooth.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and let it set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a sugar-free version, consider using alternatives like stevia or monk fruit for the filling or glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg