BRIOCHE WITH CHOCOLATE CENTRES

Steps:

• Place flour and yeast in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.
• Place warm milk, vanilla and sugar in a seperate bowl and mix until combined.
• Add milk mixture and egg yolks to flour and beat on medium speed until dough is a smooth ball.
• Continue beating, adding butter, a little at a time, until it is all incorporated and well beaten.
• Alternatively, mix the flour mixture and the yeast mixture in a bowl until a soft dough forms.
• Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until combined.
• Cover dough and set aside for 1 1/2- 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
• Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until it is soft and elastic, then divide it into 8 equal pieces.
• Flatten dough slightly in the palm of your hand.
• Place a piece of chocolate in the middle of dough and fold over excess dough to enclose.
• Place brioche in greased and floured HIGH muffin moulds or Brioche tins, cover and set aside for 1 hour or until it is well risen.
• Bake in preheated 350F (160C) oven for 15-20 minutes or until brioche are golden brown.
• Serve warm with a strong coffee.