Imagine soft, fluffy buns crowned with a generous layer of rich chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios—pure indulgence in every bite! These Chocolate Topped Buns with Pistachios are perfect for a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or even a delightful dessert. They’re easy to make and look absolutely stunning, combining the soft, airy texture of buns with the decadence of chocolate and the nutty goodness of pistachios.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Perfect Combination: Soft, tender buns topped with silky chocolate and crunchy pistachios create a delightful contrast of textures.
Versatile: These buns can be enjoyed fresh, warmed up, or even filled with extra surprises like Nutella or cream.
Beautiful and Festive: The vibrant green of the pistachios against the glossy chocolate makes these buns perfect for holidays, parties, or simply treating yourself.
Ingredients: What You’ll Need
For the Buns:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp salt
¾ cup warm milk (around 110°F/43°C)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Topping:
1 cup dark or milk chocolate chips (your preference)
1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra shine)
½ cup pistachios, chopped
Instructions: How to Make Chocolate Topped Buns with Pistachios
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until it’s smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for convenience.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 2: Shape the Buns
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and divide it into 12 equal portions.
Shape each portion into a smooth ball and place them on a lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between each bun for rising.
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