Decadent Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioche

Ingredients

for 8 Brioche Buns

For the Dough:

• 250g T45 flour
• 60g milk
• 20g powdered sugar
• 4g salt
• 2 eggs
• 5g baker's yeast
• 50g unsalted butter

For the Filling:

• 200g cocoa hazelnut spread

For the Icing:

• 200g milk chocolate
• 50g hazelnuts
• 30g neutral oil (sunflower, rapeseed, etc.)

Instructions

Dough Preparation:

1. In the bowl of your food processor, combine the flour, baker's yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
2. Add the eggs and milk, and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
3. Add the butter in pieces and continue kneading until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.
4. Cover the dough and let it rise until it doubles in volume.

Forming the Brioches:

1. Divide the dough into 8 pieces.
2. Lightly roll out each piece on a lightly floured work surface to form a disk of approximately 6 cm in diameter.
3. Place about 1 tablespoon of cocoa hazelnut spread in the center of each disk and gently close to form a ball.
4. Place the brioche balls on a baking tray, cover them, and let them rise until they double in size.

Baking:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. Bake the brioche buns for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

Icing Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (302°F).
2. Roast the hazelnuts in the oven for 20 minutes.
3. Rub the hazelnuts lightly to remove their skins, then roughly crush them using a mortar, blender, or knife.
4. Melt the chocolate with the oil in a bain-marie, then add the crushed hazelnuts and mix well.

Finishing the Brioches:

1. Frost the brioche buns with the chocolate-hazelnut mixture.
2. Enjoy your delicious homemade brioche!

These delightful brioche buns are perfect for a sweet treat any time of the day. The rich chocolate and hazelnut filling paired with the soft, fluffy dough make for an irresistible combination. Enjoy!

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