The Fluffiest Chocolate Chip Milk Buns
The Fluffiest Chocolate Chip Milk Buns soft, airy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. A bakery-style treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 buns
- Category: Bread / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
450 g all-purpose flour
260 ml whole milk (warmed to ~40°C)
60 g unsalted butter (softened or melted)
1/2 cube fresh yeast (or 7 g active dry yeast)
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt
150 g chocolate chips
8 g vanilla extract (≈1 tbsp)
4 tbsp milk (for glazing)
Instructions
Yeast Prep: In a large bowl, whisk warm milk, yeast, sugar, butter, and vanilla. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
Mix & Knead: Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix and knead until a soft, smooth dough forms.
Add Chocolate: Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover tightly, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Shape: Divide dough into 10 equal pieces and roll into smooth balls. Place on a lined baking tray.
Second Proof: Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
Glaze & Bake: Preheat oven to 190°C (374°F). Brush buns with milk and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Final Glaze: Brush hot buns again with milk right after baking for a soft crust.
Cool: Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Brushing milk on hot buns creates a super soft, shiny crust.
Ensure ingredients are warm (not cold) for optimal yeast activation.
Swap chocolate chips with raisins or dried cranberries for variation.
Do not overbake to keep the buns soft and fluffy.
