"Coffee lovers, please fall in!
Today I added coffee both in the dough and the crust! Filled with molten chocolate, the delicate sweetness creates a nice balance with the slight bitterness in the coffee making the bread very enjoyable!
I particularly love the contrast in textures between the crunchiness of the crust and the fluffiness of the bun.
This is one delightful bun that tantalizes all our senses and is a pleasure to eat!"
Cookie Crusted Cappuccino Buns
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A baking project worth the effort!
These coffee buns are a coffee lover's dream come true! If you're passionate about coffee, this recipe will pique your interest. coffee is combined into both the dough and the crust, resulting in buns filled with luscious molten chocolate or Nutella. The delicate sweetness perfectly balances the coffee's slight bitterness, offering a delightful bread that's an absolute pleasure to eat. What sets this bun apart is the beautiful interplay of textures—the crunchiness of the crust harmonizing with the fluffiness of the bun.
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Prep time: 30mins
Cook time: 17mins
Serves or Makes: 12 buns
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ingredients
Stiff Sweet Starter
- 2 tablespoons (30g) sourdough starter
- 1 cup (120g) all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (50g) water
- 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar
ingredients
Main Dough
- All of the Sweet Stiff Starter (recipe above)
- 1 3/4 cups (230g) bread flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) milk
- 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (50g) coffee
- 3 tablespoons (45g) sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon (4g) salt
- 2 3/4 tablespoons (40g) butter
ingredients
Coffee Crust
- 1/4 cup (60g) softened butter
- 1/4 cup (60g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (70g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee mixed with 2 tablespoons hot water
ingredients
Filling (optional)
- Chocolate Ganache or Nutella (Freeze for 60 minutes)
Method
Stiff Sweet Starter:
Step 1
In a clean container, measure 2 tablespoons of your existing starter and place it in a bowl.
Step 2
Add flour to the starter in the bowl.
Step 3
Pour in water.
Step 4
Sprinkle the sugar into the mixture.
Step 5
Mix everything thoroughly to form a stiff dough-like consistency.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap.
Step 7
Allow the mixture to ferment for approximately 10 hours at a temperature of 77°F, or until it reaches its peak. The starter should expand and show signs of being ready.
Main Dough:
Step 1
Follow the instructions for making the Sweet Stiff Starter as provided in the previous recipe.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the Sweet Stiff Starter, bread flour, milk, coffee, sugar, and salt.
Step 3
Mix the ingredients until they come together into a dough.
Step 4
Add the butter and continue mixing until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. This can take about 10-15 minutes of kneading.
Step 5
Once the dough is well-mixed and smooth, cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap.
Step 6
Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
Step 7
After the dough has risen, gently punch it down to remove excess air.
Step 8
Divide the proofed dough into equal portions and roll each portion into smooth balls.
Step 9
Cover the balls and let them rest for 15 minutes.
Step 10
Take frozen chocolate chunks (or frozen Nutella) and wrap them in the dough, sealing the edges tightly.
Step 11
Place the chocolate-filled dough balls into a greased muffin tin.
Step 12
Cover and allow the dough to proof again in a warm place until it doubles in size.
Coffee Crust:
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Add the egg to the mixture and continue mixing until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate small bowl, mix the instant coffee with hot water to dissolve the coffee.
Step 4
Add the dissolved coffee to the butter, sugar, and egg mixture and mix well.
Step 5
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Step 6
Place into a piping bag and pipe the coffee crème in a spiral pattern on top of the dough buns.
Baking:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Bake the coffee crème-filled buns in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
Step 3
After 12 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 300°F and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.