Description
Soft, buttery brioche filled with warm chocolate hazelnut spread and baked until golden. This cozy sweet bread has a fluffy crumb, a rich chocolatey center, and a bakery-style finish that feels perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until slightly foamy.
- Add the remaining sugar, eggs, flour, and salt, then mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add the softened butter a little at a time and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough gently and roll it into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the chocolate hazelnut filling evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll up the dough tightly, or shape into buns if preferred, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet or pan.
- Cover loosely and let rise again for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Brush the top with egg wash and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until deeply golden and cooked through.
- Cool for 10 to 15 minutes, dust with powdered sugar if desired, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and softened butter for a smoother dough.
- Warm the chocolate hazelnut spread slightly so it is easier to spread evenly.
- Do not overfill, or the filling may leak too much during baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg