Nutella Halva Twisted Buns (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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3 3/4 - 4 1/4 cups regular flour, split
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt
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1 tablespoon active dry yeast powder
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6 tablespoons softened butter
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3/4 cup milk, warmed to 110-115 degrees F
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
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2 large eggs at room temp
→ Filling
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1 (13-oz.) container of Nutella spread
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6 ounces broken pistachio halva chunks
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1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
→ Optional Sugar Glaze
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup fresh water
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2 tablespoons melted butter
# Instructions:
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Grab your mixer bowl and stir together 1.5 cups flour with the sugar, salt and yeast. Work in your soft butter until everything looks crumbly.
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Get your milk to 110-115°F. Dump in the vanilla, warm milk and lemon zest with your dry stuff. Mix until everything's wet.
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Toss in the eggs and beat for around 2 minutes. Slowly mix in the leftover flour until you've got a solid dough. Knead it on a floured counter for 5-7 minutes till it feels smooth.
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Drop the dough in a greased bowl and flip it to get grease all over. Cover and leave it somewhere warm for an hour or until it's twice as big.
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Cut your dough into 8 chunks. Roll each piece into a 10x5-inch flat rectangle. Smear with Nutella, scatter halva bits and drop chocolate chips on top. Roll it up, slice down the middle lengthwise, twist the strips, and tie into knots.
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Let your shaped knots rest for 30 minutes. Pop in a 375°F oven for 15-20 minutes till they turn golden brown. If you want, brush with sugar glaze while they're still hot.
# Notes:
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Works great as a sweet breakfast, afternoon snack or after-dinner treat
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Keep them fresh in a sealed container at room temp
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Warm single buns in the microwave for about 15 seconds