I was intrigued by the thought of a chocolate yeast bread because my first thoughts upon hearing the theme went directly to quick breads or muffins. A google search came up with a delicious sounding German Chocolate Cinnamon Roll recipe from Fleischmann's Breadworld.
I put together the dough and set it aside to rise for a couple of hours.
Once risen, it easily rolled into a rectangle
Smear it with butter.
Sprinkle it with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon.
Roll it into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
Place into two greased cake pans.
Let grow again before baking.
Allow to cool in the pan before removing to racks.
Place parchment under the racks before drizzling with the frosting.
I made the frosting while the dough was in it's first rise.
I knew that I was going to omit the nuts as my sister in law is allergic
When I went to grab the coconut to toast I found my cupboard bare.
So the German Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls became simply Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls.
The icing is almost custard like and would have been perfect with the addition of nuts and coconut.
Without those additions, I would have been better off with just a simple glaze.
Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
adapted from Fleischmann's Breadworld
2 1/4 t. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water (105*)
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. butter, divided
3-3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cocoa powder
pinch of salt
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 t vanilla
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 t. ground cinnamon
Place water in large bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Add the yeast and let set for 5 minutes. Heat the milk and 1/4 c of butter to 100-110*. Add to the yeast mixture along with 1 c. of the flour, the sugar, cocoa powder, salt, egg, yolk and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes until very smooth. Switch to dough hook and add flour, half cup at a time, until the dough forms a soft ball. Knead on low speed for 8-10 minutes. Dough will be smooth and elastic. Place into a greased bowl and let rise in a warm spot for about 2 hrs, until dough is doubled.
Punch dough down and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a 15x10" rectangle. Spread the remaining 1/4 c. butter over the dough and then combine the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the buttered dough. Roll up from long sides, like a jelly roll and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place 6 pieces into each of two 8" cake pans that have been sprayed with cooking oil. Cover pans loosely with plastic wrap that has also been sprayed with cooking oil and allow to rise for an hour. Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool in pans before removing to rack for frosting.
Ice with desired topping. You can find the German Chocolate topping at the Fleischmann's link above or you can use my Cinnamon Roll Icing, if unable to use coconut or nuts. Print Recipe
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While German Chocolate ones would have been nice, I like the simplicity of two main flavors - cinnamon and chocolate. Plus it's one of my favorite flavor combos.
ReplyDeleteThanks Renee, I just wish I would have used a different icing when I wasn't going German Chocolate.
DeleteThey turned out beautifully, Wendy. Coconut or no coconut. But I understand your disappointment. I did that just the other day, searching in my cupboard for bulgur wheat for a salad. Could have sworn I owned some.
ReplyDeleteYes, I find I run out of the common stuff and forget to replace it but I have 3 bottles of Ground Coriander because never think that I will have that LOL
DeleteCinnamon and chocolate go so great together!
ReplyDeleteChocolate and everything go great together LOL.
DeleteDelicious rolls !!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rocio.
DeleteLook really good.
ReplyDeleteThese cinnamon rolls look so lovely and inviting Wendy. It's a treat for the senses! Thanks so much for participating in this event!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting Shireen.
DeleteI love chocolate and cinnamon. This bread sure looks amazing!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Smruti.
DeleteWhat a neat idea! A real chocolate dough for cinnamon buns. It's a natural!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen.
Deletesimple and delicious... these look perfect for an anytime snack :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kalyani
DeleteOh how lovely Wendy two out of three of my favourite flavours Chocolate & Cinnamon. Love it! I wish I had a batch of these beauties right about now <3
ReplyDeleteThank you Georgina. I wish you were here so we could share them over a cup of coffee.
DeleteOMG those chocolate cinnamon rolls sound sooo amazing. Very tempting.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pavani.
DeleteWow - your bread looks incredible! Even without the coconut and nuts, it sounds like a winner.
ReplyDeleteYes but it would have been much better with all the toppings Beth.
DeleteWendy, I too thought 'a yeast bread with chocolate' and I nearly made a quick bread. Chocolate and cinnamon buns look yummy, must be great with a cup of coffee.
ReplyDeleteYes or a big glass of milk.
DeleteThese look like a delight - coconut or not! I would like some with my coffee, Please!
ReplyDeleteCream and sugar Anshi?
DeleteIrresistible Rolls, perfect with a cuppa.
ReplyDeleteperfect rolls - for a weekend brunch these would be a show stopper
ReplyDeleteYou can never go wrong with chocolate :)
DeleteCan you make these the day before and put them in the fridge overnight?
ReplyDeleteI would think that you could do the final rise in the refrigerator.
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