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Soft Italian Breakfast Buns

These soft Italian breakfast buns also called flauti al cioccolato are made with a rich brioche dough that stays soft for days.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Rising Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 buns
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk (whole) lukewarm
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3½ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3½ ounces dark chocolate (good quality) (or you could fill them with Nutella)

EXTRAS

  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (for brushing)
  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl add the milk and sprinkle the yeast on top, let sit 10 minutes, stir to combine.
  • In the stand mixer add the flour, sugar, vanilla, egg and yeast mixer, knead for 3 minutes, add the butter in 3-4 additions, continue to knead add the salt. Knead 4 minutes.
  • Form into a ball and place in a lightly butter bowl, cover with plastic and let rise in a warm draft free area until tripled approximately 2-3 hours.
  • Move to a lightly floured flat surface and roll into a rectangle 14x10.5 inches / 36x27cm , cut into 6 parts, using a pizza wheel or sharp knife, cut strips halfway down on each rectangle, add a strip of chocolate or Nutella or even your favourite spread to the part without strips and roll up gently. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C.
  • Brush with milk then bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden. Move the buns to a wire rack to cool, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

How to store the breakfast buns

  • Store: These soft Italian breakfast buns can be stored for two or three days in an airtight container. You could also warm them in the oven before consuming.
  • Freeze: You can also freeze baked flauti all Nutella. Cool completely then wrap each bun in plastic wrap then in foil to prevent freezer burn. Store in the freezer in a freezer safe bag for up to two months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4mg | Phosphorus: 135mg