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The Fluffiest Chocolate Chip Milk Buns Recipe

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These Fluffiest Chocolate Chip Milk Buns are soft, pillowy, and lightly sweetened bread rolls studded generously with chocolate chips. Perfect as a snack or a sweet breakfast treat, these buns have a delightful cotton-soft crust achieved by a unique milk glazing technique before and after baking. The dough is enriched with butter, vanilla, and warmed milk to ensure a tender crumb and a lovely rise, making them irresistibly fluffy and delicious.

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 to 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

  1. Yeast Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the warmed milk, yeast, granulated sugar, melted or softened butter, and vanilla extract. Allow this mixture to sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mixing and Kneading: Stir the baking powder into the milk and yeast mixture. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough thoroughly until smooth and elastic.
  3. Incorporating Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the kneaded dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them.
  4. First Rise: Transfer the dough into a greased bowl. Cover it airtight with a cloth or plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot. Allow the dough to rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  5. Shaping the Buns: Once risen, punch down the dough gently. Divide it into 10 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball. Arrange the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
  6. Second Proofing: Cover the shaped dough balls with a towel and let them proof for another 20 minutes to rise slightly again.
  7. First Glaze and Baking: Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F). Before baking, brush the tops of the buns generously with milk to help develop a soft crust. Bake the buns in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
  8. Final Glaze: Immediately after removing the buns from the oven, brush them once more with the remaining milk while they’re still hot. This step creates the signature cotton-soft crust.
  9. Cooling: Allow the buns to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to enjoy their full flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Brushing milk on hot buns results in an incredibly soft, cotton-like crust.
  • Ensure ingredients like milk and butter are warm or at room temperature to help yeast fermentation and dough rising.
  • Chocolate chips can be substituted with raisins or dried cranberries for a fruit-filled alternative.
  • If using active dry yeast, proof it fully in the milk mixture to ensure proper rising.
  • For extra shine, an egg wash can be used instead of milk for glazing, but it will change the texture slightly.

Keywords: Chocolate Chip Buns, Soft Milk Buns, Fluffy Bread, Sweet Bread Roll, Homemade Buns, Milk Glazed Buns, Breakfast Bread

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