Decadent Nutella Babka Buns (Impression)

Super soft buns packed with chocolate-hazelnut layers, topped with a simple glaze—classic babka, but in a cute, hand-held style.

# Liste des ingrédients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 packet active dry yeast
08 - 1/2 cup lukewarm whole milk

→ Filling

09 - 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
10 - 1 cup Nutella spread

→ Glaze

11 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
12 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar

# Étapes de préparation:

01 - Mix together the flour, sugar, and yeast in a big bowl. Toss in the lukewarm milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Stir until combined, then knead slowly while adding the soft butter bit by bit. Keep at it until the dough feels smooth and stretchy—this should take about 10 minutes.
02 - Put the dough somewhere warm and cover it. Leave it alone for around 1 to 1.5 hours or until it puffs up and doubles in size.
03 - Roll the dough out into a huge rectangle on a floured surface. Evenly spread Nutella over it, making sure to leave a small border around the edges. Sprinkle hazelnuts over the Nutella if you're using them.
04 - Starting at the longer side, carefully roll the dough into a log. Slice the rolled dough into 12 even pieces.
05 - Place the slices, cut-side up, into a greased baking pan. Let them rest for 30 minutes under a loose cover.
06 - Set your oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes or until they turn golden on top.
07 - Mix the milk with the powdered sugar until smooth. Pour it over the warm buns right before eating.

# Informations complémentaires:

01 - Let cold ingredients sit until they're at room temp to make sure everything mixes well. You can leave the dough in your fridge overnight after the first rise if that's easier.