Nanny's Chocolate Rolls by Thebergerfeed

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk (110°f/43°c)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup brown butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Whisk in the brown butter, eggs, and salt until combined.
3. Gradually add 3.5 cups of flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. While the dough rises, prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate, softened butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and cocoa powder. Mix until a paste forms.
6. Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle until ready to serve.
7. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on one long side until ready to serve.
8. Starting from the long side with the filling spread to the edge, tightly roll up the dough. Pinch the seam to seal until ready to serve.
9. Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan, leaving some space between them until ready to serve.
10. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
12. Let cool slightly before serving until ready to serve.