Nutella Brioche Rolls
Nutella Brioche Rolls
Ingredients
- 200 ml warm milk
- 60 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 7 g instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 500 g all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed
- 1 pinch salt
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- as needed Nutella, for filling
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- as needed butter, melted, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir quickly and let it stand for a few minutes until the mixture becomes slightly foamy. Then, beat in the large eggs and add the vanilla extract (if using).
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Stir everything together until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Begin kneading the dough. Gradually incorporate the softened unsalted butter in small portions, continuing to knead until the dough becomes smooth, stretchy, and elastic.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Transfer the kneaded dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, which should take approximately 1 hour. A warm, steamy oven can help to speed up this process.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it. Portion the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a round ball.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Flatten each dough ball into an oval or rectangular shape. Spread a layer of Nutella over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Fold the dough over the Nutella filling. Cut slits along one side of the folded dough and then twist or wrap them over to create a braided effect.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Arrange the shaped rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover them loosely and let them rise again until they appear soft and puffy, which will take about 30–45 minutes.
⏱️ 45 min
- 9
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the tops of the risen rolls with an egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven for roughly 18–20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 180
- 10
While the brioche rolls are still warm from the oven, lightly brush their tops with melted butter before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutella Brioche Rolls
- 200 ml warm milk
- 60 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 7 g instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 500 g all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed
- 1 pinch salt
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- as needed Nutella, for filling
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- as needed butter, melted, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir quickly and let it stand for a few minutes until the mixture becomes slightly foamy. Then, beat in the large eggs and add the vanilla extract (if using).
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Stir everything together until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Begin kneading the dough. Gradually incorporate the softened unsalted butter in small portions, continuing to knead until the dough becomes smooth, stretchy, and elastic.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Transfer the kneaded dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, which should take approximately 1 hour. A warm, steamy oven can help to speed up this process.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it. Portion the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a round ball.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Flatten each dough ball into an oval or rectangular shape. Spread a layer of Nutella over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Fold the dough over the Nutella filling. Cut slits along one side of the folded dough and then twist or wrap them over to create a braided effect.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Arrange the shaped rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover them loosely and let them rise again until they appear soft and puffy, which will take about 30–45 minutes.
⏱️ 45 min - 9
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the tops of the risen rolls with an egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven for roughly 18–20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 180 - 10
While the brioche rolls are still warm from the oven, lightly brush their tops with melted butter before serving.
⏱️ 5 min