Easy Nutella Brioche Rolls
Easy Nutella Brioche Rolls
Ingredients
- 200 ml warm milk
- 60 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 7 g instant yeast
- 2 large egg
- 500 g all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed
- 1 pinch salt
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Nutella, for filling, as needed
- 1 egg wash, for brushing, as needed
- 1 melted butter, for brushing after baking, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir quickly with a whisk to combine. Let the mixture stand for a few minutes until it becomes slightly foamy, indicating the yeast is active. Then, beat in the 2 large eggs and add the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (if using). Whisk well until combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the 500 grams of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula until all ingredients come together into a shaggy dough.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the shaggy dough to a clean work surface. Begin kneading the dough. Gradually incorporate the 100 grams of 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 with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size. This process typically takes about 1 hour. A warm, steamy oven can help speed this up.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it by pressing down. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and portion it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Take each dough ball and flatten it into an oval or rectangular shape. Spread a generous layer of Nutella over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Fold the dough over the Nutella filling. Then, use a knife or dough cutter to cut several slits along one side of the folded dough, creating strips. Carefully twist or wrap these strips over to form a braided effect.
⏱️ 5 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 should take approximately 30–45 minutes.
⏱️ 45 min
- 9
Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F. Once the rolls have completed their second rise, lightly brush their tops with 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 rolls are still warm from the oven, lightly brush their tops with melted butter before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Nutella Brioche Rolls
- 200 ml warm milk
- 60 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 7 g instant yeast
- 2 large egg
- 500 g all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed
- 1 pinch salt
- 100 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Nutella, for filling, as needed
- 1 egg wash, for brushing, as needed
- 1 melted butter, for brushing after baking, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir quickly with a whisk to combine. Let the mixture stand for a few minutes until it becomes slightly foamy, indicating the yeast is active. Then, beat in the 2 large eggs and add the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (if using). Whisk well until combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the 500 grams of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula until all ingredients come together into a shaggy dough.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the shaggy dough to a clean work surface. Begin kneading the dough. Gradually incorporate the 100 grams of 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 with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size. This process typically takes about 1 hour. A warm, steamy oven can help speed this up.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it by pressing down. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and portion it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Take each dough ball and flatten it into an oval or rectangular shape. Spread a generous layer of Nutella over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Fold the dough over the Nutella filling. Then, use a knife or dough cutter to cut several slits along one side of the folded dough, creating strips. Carefully twist or wrap these strips over to form a braided effect.
⏱️ 5 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 should take approximately 30–45 minutes.
⏱️ 45 min - 9
Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F. Once the rolls have completed their second rise, lightly brush their tops with 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 rolls are still warm from the oven, lightly brush their tops with melted butter before serving.
⏱️ 5 min