CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO WHIRLIGIG BUNS
This recipe was brought to The Times in 2003 by Nigella Lawson, the British cookbook author and culinary celebrity, as part of an article encouraging readers to bake with yeast - an act all too often unnecessarily fraught with anxiety. The payoff for tackling one's fear, she argued, is big. Enter these pillowy, butter-rich buns dotted with semisweet chocolate and pistachios. They are not difficult - if you can follow directions, you can make them (really!) - and they are insanely delicious. You can also fill them with marmalade, or with honey and chopped walnuts.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories breakfast, brunch, breads, dessert, side dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 20 buns
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine 8 tablespoons butter and the milk, and place over low heat until lukewarm, stirring to melt the butter. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine 5 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a medium bowl, beat eggs lightly, and then whisk in milk mixture.
- Using a mixer with a dough hook, or by hand, stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients. Knead dough for 7-8 minutes until smooth and springy, adding more flour by the tablespoon if necessary to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. Form into a ball, and place in an oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 30 minutes.
- Line bottom of a 13-by-10-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a rectangle about 22 by 12 inches.
- To make filling, dollop the remaining 8 tablespoons softened butter over the dough and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the butter. Chop pistachios until splintery, and sprinkle evenly over dough. Top with chocolate chips, pressing the chocolate and nuts gently into the dough. Starting from longest side, carefully roll up dough so it looks like a long sausage. Cut dough into 20 slices, each 1-inch thick, and arrange with a cut side up in pan.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush buns with beaten egg, and let them sit in a warm place until puffed up and spongy to the touch, about 15 minutes. Bake until buns are risen and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan at least 30 minutes, then cut and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 547, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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[email protected]These buns were a waste of time and ingredients.
Heera Gold
[email protected]I would not recommend these buns to anyone who is not an experienced baker.
Alistair Kucherera
[email protected]These buns were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Ronald Rose
[email protected]I had a bit of trouble getting the buns to rise, but they still tasted good.
Umar Nura
[email protected]These buns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Kevin Magabe
[email protected]I would definitely recommend these buns to anyone looking for a fun and easy baking project.
Deepak Pariyar
[email protected]These buns were easy to make and turned out great!
Shewon Rulz
[email protected]These buns were so delicious! I loved the combination of chocolate and pistachio.
ZaiB Malik
[email protected]I love the way these buns look! They're so unique and eye-catching.
Nick Rose
[email protected]These buns were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so pretty and the flavor is amazing.
Mathias D Gule
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were really easy to make and the flavor was amazing. The chocolate and pistachio combination was perfect.
Simon Rodriguez
[email protected]These buns were delicious! The chocolate and pistachio flavors were a great combination, and the buns were so soft and fluffy. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and easy baking project.
Sudil Dulanjana
[email protected]I love the unique shape of these buns! They're so fun to make and look really impressive when they're finished. The flavor is also great - the chocolate and pistachio complement each other perfectly.
Good Tuber
[email protected]These whirligig buns were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully. The chocolate and pistachio combination was perfect, and the buns were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.