Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warmed milk, softened butter, and egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Stir in chocolate chips until just incorporated.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.
- Punch down dough, divide into 8 equal pieces, and shape into smooth rolls.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 14–16 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra softness, replace 1/4 cup milk with heavy cream.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight; bring to room temp before shaping.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips — the quality really shows in the final bake.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
