Chocolate braid

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   Ingredients

2. STEP 2

   

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

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.

4. STEP 4

   

   Sift cocoa powder and flour into the milk mixture.

5. STEP 5

   

   Place the dough on the table and knead well.

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.

7. STEP 7

   

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

8. STEP 8

   

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

9. STEP 9

   

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

10. STEP 10

    

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

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.

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.

13. STEP 13

    

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

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.

15. STEP 15

    

    Let the braid cool, cut into pieces and serve. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Shura

15.08.2023

5

Irisha, I saved your roll for the most delicious! It’s so beautiful, porous, soft, with a filling - it’s clearly visible when cut and delicious, of course))) Such a buttery braided braid! I really liked it))) Today we have a lot of recipes for dinner, I’ll leave your braided braid for breakfast))) It definitely won't let you down!

Anahit

15.08.2023

4.9

I can’t, my eyes are wide open today, there’s just a parade of recipes and one is better than the other.