Nutella Halva Buns (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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Between 3 3/4 and 4 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, separated
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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Half a teaspoon of kosher salt
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One tablespoon of active dry yeast
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Six tablespoons of softened butter
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3/4 cup warm milk (around 110-115°F)
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A half teaspoon of vanilla extract
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Zest from 2 lemons (about 2 teaspoons)
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2 eggs, let them sit out to reach room temperature
→ Filling
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One 13-ounce jar of Nutella
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6 ounces of crumbled pistachio halva
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1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips
→ Optional Sugar Glaze
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Half a cup of sugar
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Half a cup of water
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2 tablespoons of butter
# Instructions:
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast, then stir together. Add in the softened butter and blend until it looks like loose crumbs.
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Heat the milk between 110 and 115°F. Pour it into the dry ingredients with the vanilla and lemon zest, then mix until everything is evenly combined.
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Crack in the eggs and beat the mixture for 2 minutes. Slowly add in more flour until the dough is firm. Turn it out on a floured counter and knead for 5-7 minutes until it feels smooth.
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Grease a bowl and place the dough inside, turning it to coat the surface. Cover with a cloth and let it rise someplace warm for around 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
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Cut the dough into 8 equal bits. Roll each piece into a rectangle roughly 10x5 inches. Spread Nutella on them, sprinkle with crumbled halva and a handful of chocolate chips. Roll up tightly, slice lengthwise, twist the halves, and form each piece into a bun shape.
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Let the shaped buns rest and puff up for half an hour. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until they’re golden brown. When they’re still hot, brush them with the sugar glaze if you’re using it.
# Notes:
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Enjoy them for dessert, breakfast, or as an afternoon treat with tea
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Keep them fresh by storing in a container with a tight lid at room temperature
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If you need to warm one up, pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds