Nutella Halva Buns (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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6 tablespoons room-temperature butter
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup milk, warmed to 110-115°F
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3 3/4 - 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1 tablespoon active dry yeast
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2 large room-temperature eggs
→ Filling
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 (13 oz.) jar of Nutella
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6 ounces crumbled pistachio halva
→ Optional Sugar Glaze
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Whisk together 1.5 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in the bowl of your mixer. Add butter in small bits and mix until crumbly.
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Heat milk until it’s warm (about 110-115°F). Pour milk into the dry mixture along with vanilla and lemon zest. Mix until everything’s moistened.
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Mix in eggs, stir on a medium setting for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the flour a bit at a time until the dough feels firm. Knead by hand on a floured countertop for 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth.
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Grease a bowl and place the dough inside, making sure it’s lightly coated. Cover with a cloth and let it sit in a warm spot for an hour or until it doubles in size.
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Cut dough into 8 equal bits. Roll each into a rectangle (10x5 inches), spread Nutella, sprinkle on halva and chocolate chips. Roll up, slice lengthwise, twist, and form into knots.
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Let the buns rise again for about half an hour. Bake them in the oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden-brown. If you want, brush them with the sugar glaze while they’re still warm.
# Notes:
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Great for dessert, breakfast, or an afternoon snack
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Keep in an airtight container at room temp
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Warm up individual buns in the microwave—15 seconds works well