These days I try to bake most things at home. But kneading the dough to make bread, buns or rolls takes some effort. Nevertheless it is worth the effort and so this time I wanted to try something a bit more fancy. So I tried a nutella braided bread which is basically bread dough filled with hazelnut chocolate spread. This is braided into a nice plait and then baked off till golden brown.
A hot cup of coffee and some ooey gooey nutella braided bread to go with it can set you right up. I know chocolate spreads are rich in calories but hey cannot hurt to make this once in a while. A small piece would not hurt anyone and share your nutella braided bread. It is just fun to make it and eat it. In fact involve kids while making this, yes a bit of mess will be on your hands to clean up later. But who’s complaining!
Make this nutella braided bread at tea-time and have it as a snack. It is a perfect after-school snack. It tastes best when served straight out of the oven or just warm. Dunk it in a glass of milk or enjoy by sinking your teeth into some soft bread with melting chocolate spread. Also remember the nutella braided one need not be a well made plait it can be rustic which makes it a true homemade baked item. Talking of homemade baked items, some more from FOI:
Nutella Braided Bread | Chocolate Bread | Bread Recipes
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Soft fluffy buns with a twist, nutella braided bread to enjoy at tea-time
Author: Vindhya Desai
Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: German
Serves: 2 braided breads
Ingredients
For Dough:
- 1 Cup self raising wheat flour or maida mixed with ½ Tsp baking powder, ¼ Tsp baking soda
- 1 Cup whole wheat atta
- Salt to taste
- ¾ Tbsp easy bake yeast
- 1 Tsp sugar
- ½ Cup water
- ½ Cup milk
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Nutella or hazelnut chocolate spread as required
- Candied orange peels [optional]
- Milk to brush on the bread
Method
- In a mixing bowl, add self raising wheat flour and whole wheat flour
- Season with salt and sugar and add baking powder
- Sprinkle easy bake yeast directly into the flour
- Warm milk in a pan
- Add olive oil to warm milk along with warm water and whisk well
- Slowly pour this warm mixture into the flour mixture
- Make into a dough, it will be slightly sticky
- Apply olive oil and slowly knead into a dough
- Cover and set aside for 3-4 hours to prove
- Punch the dough
- Lightly flour the surface and divide the dough into 2 halves
- Divide half of dough into 3 parts
- Roll into logs
- Cut along to make a slit and spread the dough on the side to lightly open up
- Spread nutella all along, add a few candied orange peels
- Close and seal the dough and put the seam side down
- Repeat with other 2 logs
- Braid all 3 rolls into a braided bread log
- Brush with milk before baking
- Bake at 180 Deg C for 15-20 minutes or till golden
- Serve warm with coffee or tea!
Notes
Carefully work with the chocolate spread, as it can create a mess
While braiding the log, it does not have to be perfect, it creates a sort of tear and share texture
You can also just make into filled buns if preferred
While braiding the log, it does not have to be perfect, it creates a sort of tear and share texture
You can also just make into filled buns if preferred
Nutella Braided Bread Stepwise:
In a mixing bowl, add self raising wheat flour and whole wheat flour
Season with salt and sugar and baking powder
Sprinkle easy bake yeast directly into the flour
Warm milk in a pan
Add olive oil to warm milk along with warm water and whisk well
Slowly pour this warm mixture into the flour mixture
Make into a dough, it will be slightly sticky
Apply olive oil and slowly knead into a dough
Cover and set aside for 3-4 hours to prove
Punch the dough
Lightly flour the surface and divide the dough into 2 halves
Divide half of dough into 3 parts
Roll into logs
Cut along to make a slit and spread the dough on the side to lightly open up
Spread nutella all along, add a few candied orange peels
Close and seal the dough and put the seam side down
Repeat with other 2 logs
Braid all 3 rolls into a braided bread log
Brush with milk before baking
Bake at 180 Deg C for 15-20 minutes or till golden
Serve warm with coffee or tea!
