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Chocolate Glazed Éclair Buns

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 buns 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Airy brioche-style buns dipped in rich chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate cookie crumbs—perfect for satisfying any sweet craving.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup chocolate cookie crumbs

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix yeast with warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add the milk-yeast mixture and egg to the flour, mixing until combined.
  4. Knead in the softened butter and continue kneading until a smooth dough forms, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal portions.
  7. Shape each into an oval bun and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
  9. For the glaze, heat the cream and butter in a saucepan until steaming, then pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl.
  10. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  11. Dip the top of each cooled bun into the chocolate glaze.
  12. Sprinkle chocolate cookie crumbs along the center while glaze is still soft.
  13. Let set at room temperature until the glaze firms. Serve fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
  • For extra shine, add a tiny bit of corn syrup to the chocolate glaze.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best dough consistency.
  • Buns are best eaten the same day but can be refreshed by warming slightly.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg