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Chocolate and chilli buns

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Chocolate and chilli make a surprisingly good match in these quirky buns. Try spreading them with unsalted butter.

Ingredients

For the roux

  • 2 tbsp strong white bread flour

  • 150ml/5fl oz water

For the dough
For the glaze

  • 1 free-range egg, beaten

  • 1 tbsp water

  • 2 large fresh red chillies, seeds removed and sliced

Preparation method

  1. To make the roux, mix the flour and water in a small saucepan. Cook over a low to medium heat until it starts to thicken, then continue to cook for one more minute, then remove from the heat. Cover the paste with cling film and leave until it has cooled to room temperature.

  2. To make the dough, sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Stir in the yeast then add the beaten eggs, softened butter, chopped chilli and the roux mixture. Gradually add enough lukewarm water to form a soft dough then turn it out onto a floured board and knead for 10 minutes.

  3. Form the dough into a ball, place it in an oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Set it aside to rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size.

  4. Turn the dough onto a floured board, knock it back then knead in the chocolate chips and divide into 12 portions. Form the dough into balls, place on a greased baking sheet and set aside to rise for 20 minutes.

  5. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. To glaze the buns, mix the egg with the water, brush onto the buns and scatter over the sliced chillies. Bake in the oven for about 12 minutes.

1-2 hours preparation time

10 to 30 mins cooking time

Makes 12

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