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Braided Nutella Rolls

Braided Nutella Rolls

183kcal
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Prep 45 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 3 hours 10 minutes
Stunningly beautiful and incredibly soft, these braided rolls feature a light, slightly sweet dough enriched with Greek yogurt. While the braiding looks intricate, the technique is simple to master, making these perfect for a show-stopping brunch or a sweet afternoon treat.
Servings 10 Rolls

Ingredients

The Dough
  • 400 g All-Purpose Flour
  • 120 ml Warm Milk
  • 40 g Greek Yogurt
  • 6 g Dry Instant Yeast
  • 60 g Granulated Sugar
  • Large Egg
  • 20 g Butter (softened)
  • 10 g Salt
Filling & Finish
  • Nutella (or preferred filling like jam or garlic butter)
  • 2 tbsp Milk (for brushing)

Method

Dough Preparation
  1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yogurt, egg, softened butter, and the yeast mixture.
  3. Knead for 8–10 minutes by hand (or 5 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
Shaping & Braiding
  1. Divide dough into 10 equal portions. Roll each into a 20cm circle. Sprinkle lightly with flour and fold in half.
  2. Use a pizza cutter to make evenly spaced cuts along the straight edge of the folded dough.
  3. Braid the cut strips gently across the circle.
  4. Pipe your desired filling (like Nutella) onto the un-cut side and fold the braided section over it, sealing the edges gently.
Final Proof & Bake
  1. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and proof for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  3. Brush rolls with milk. Place in the oven and immediately lower the temperature to 325°F (165°C).
  4. Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories183kcalCarbohydrates38gProtein5gFat1gSaturated Fat0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat0.2gMonounsaturated Fat0.1gTrans Fat0.01gCholesterol2mgSodium88mgPotassium69mgFiber1gSugar7gVitamin A6IUVitamin C0.03mgCalcium20mgIron2mg

Notes

To keep rolls soft, ensure you don't over-bake them and immediately lower the oven temperature as instructed. Brushing with milk before baking and covering them with a clean towel while cooling helps trap steam for a softer crust.

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