Description
These Twist & Shout Chocolate Hazelnut Rolls are soft, fluffy rolls filled with a luscious chocolate hazelnut spread, sweet brown sugar, and cocoa powder mixture, baked to golden perfection. Topped with a creamy Nutella cream cheese frosting, these rolls make a perfect indulgent breakfast or dessert treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- ¾ cup 2% or whole milk
- ¼ oz active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (24g)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature (57g)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (48g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups bread flour (210g)
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (150g)
- ½ tsp salt
- Neutral oil (for greasing bowl)
Filling:
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread (93g)
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar (64g)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Frosting:
- 3 tbsp Nutella (56g)
- 3 tbsp cream cheese (45g)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (60g)
- 1 tsp milk
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Warm the milk to lukewarm temperature and sprinkle the active dry yeast over it. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy and activates.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, unsalted butter, light brown sugar, the large egg, and vanilla extract. Stir in the activated yeast mixture until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients & Knead Dough: Gradually add bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix and knead the dough until it turns soft and elastic, about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes using a mixer with dough hook attachment.
- First Rise: Lightly grease a clean bowl with neutral oil, place the dough inside, and cover it. Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1½ hours.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Roll & Spread Filling: On a floured surface, roll the risen dough out into a large rectangle. Spread the Nutella evenly over the dough.
- Add Sugar & Cocoa: Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa powder evenly over the Nutella layer, then roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
- Slice Rolls: Cut the rolled dough into 1½-inch thick slices and arrange these pieces evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Bake Rolls: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and puffed up.
- Prepare Frosting: While the rolls bake, beat together Nutella, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Frost Rolls: Once baked, frost the rolls while still warm for a melty glaze effect or wait until cool for a thicker frosting layer before serving.
Notes
- You can use either 2% or whole milk based on preference; whole milk yields richer rolls.
- Ensure the yeast is fresh and the milk not too hot to avoid killing yeast activity.
- Kneading dough thoroughly is key to developing gluten for soft texture.
- For extra gooey centers, don’t overbake the rolls.
- The frosting can be adjusted to your preferred consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
