Chocolate, Date &Amp; Walnut Buns

Chocolate, Date &Amp; Walnut Buns


1. Combine yeast, 1 tsp of the sugar and warm milk in a jug. Set aside for 5 mins until frothy. Sift flour and cinnamon into a large bowl. Rub in butter using your fingertips. Stir in remaining sugar and orange rind.

2. Whisk egg into yeast mixture and pour into flour. Mix to a dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 3 minutes Place in a large, greased bowl. Cover and set aside for 45 mins until doubled in size.

3. Punch dough and knead for 2 mins until smooth. Roll out to 40cm x 24cm rectangle. Spread with chocolate and scatter with dates and nuts. Preheat oven to 210°C and line a tray with baking paper.

4. Roll up from long side. Cut into eight slices. Place one slice onto centre of tray, then other slices around it in a circle. Cover and leave for 30 minutes Bake for 20 mins until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

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