Chocolate Coffee Braid

Airy braid is a great addition to your morning coffee! The braided fabric turns out to be very tender, airy and fragrant. It does not lose its softness the next day. You can prepare it without the milk layer, but we add our own sweetness.
cook time: 2h
Hazel Farrow
Chocolate Coffee Braid

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275
Calories
7g
Fat
41g
Carbs
8g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

For dough:

Milk 100 ml
Yeast 10 g
Sugar 50 g
Salt 0.25 tsp
Chicken eggs 1 pc
Cocoa 10 g
Wheat flour 200 g
Butter 20 g
Almond petals 1 tbsp

In the layer:

Milk 60 ml
Condensed milk 40 g
Wheat flour 10 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Ingredients

Step 2

Step 2
Add 1 tsp to warm milk. sugar and yeast. Stir until the yeast dissolves and leave for 5-10 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3
Add the remaining sugar to the milk, melted (already slightly cooled) butter, half an egg (the other half will be used to lubricate the braid) and a pinch of salt. Stirred.

Step 4

Step 4
Sift cocoa powder and flour into the milk mixture.

Step 5

Step 5
Place the dough on the table and knead well.

Step 6

Step 6
We send the resulting bun to a warm place to rise for 40-60 minutes or until it has at least doubled in size.

Step 7

Step 7
While the dough is rising, prepare the layer. To do this, add condensed milk and flour to the milk.

Step 8

Step 8
Mix so that there are no lumps. And put it in the microwave for 50-60 seconds.

Step 9

Step 9
It turns out to be a thick cream. Leave it until it cools completely.

Step 10

Step 10
Place the risen dough on the table. Knead and roll out into a layer about 4 mm thick.

Step 11

Step 11
Place the milk filling on the dough layer and spread it over the entire layer, stepping back a little from the edge. Roll into a tight roll, carefully sealing the edges.

Step 12

Step 12
Place the roll on a baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll lengthwise, not reaching the edge a few centimeters.

Step 13

Step 13
We intertwine the parts of the roll into a braid. Leave the finished braid to rise for 20 minutes.

Step 14

Step 14
Grease the suitable braid with egg, sprinkle with almond petals and bake in an oven preheated to 180 C for about 30-40 minutes.

Step 15

Step 15
Allow the braid to cool, cut into pieces and serve. Bon appetit!

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