Nutella Buns is a bread recipe stuffed with Nutella and then baked. Recipes made with Nutella are always delicious. This simple bun recipe goes to the next level when filled with Nutella and topped with sesame seeds. It is soft and fluffy with a gooey chocolate hazelnut filling, perfect for Nutella lovers
Nutella Recipes
Well !! I’m sure you’ve come across a lot of Nutella Recipes. Nutella has a rich and delicious taste and is perfect for baking due to its creamy and nutty flavors. Three of my absolute favorite Nutella recipes are here below
About these Nutella Buns
These little buns are made from scratch. We begin with making the bread dough and then stuff these with creamy Nutella
These buns are then topped with sesame seeds and baked until golden brown
It is easy to make and perfect for kids or anyone in love with Nutella
This bread recipe is egg free and yet has a fluffy and light texture
Eggless Buns Recipe (Nutella Buns)
Yes !! That’s right… These buns have no egg yet turn out soft and fluffy. To do so we use something called water roux or a homemade bread starter. This helps to absorb double the moisture which leads to soft and fluffy buns
What is water roux (Homemade bread starter) for Nutella Buns
Water roux is a mixture made of flour and water (you can even use milk instead of water) Cook the mixture on the gas till all the water is absorbed. Cool this mixture and combine with the other ingredients
The concept behind this is cooking the flour, as it absorbs double the amount of water as compared to uncooked flour. This leads to soft and fluffy buns although it contains no egg
How to make bread using starter?
First of all, heat up some water on the gas and whisk in the flour. Cooking this flour mixture will make it thick. Cool this mixture. This is the starter that needs to be used to combine with other ingredients
Next, we need to hydrate the active yeast before adding the other ingredients. Thus, add some warm water in a bowl, add the active dry yeast and sugar. Mix it and let the mixture sit untouched for 5 to 10 mins. The mixture will turn frothy, it’s now ready to use
Combine all the above ingredients along with more flour and oil. Knead well for about 10 minutes until the dough forms a smooth ball
Let this rest for 2 hours, it will double in size. Punch it back and form the buns as required. Proof for another 30 mins and bake until golden brown
Nutella (Nutella Buns)
Nutella is delicious but quite loose in texture. Thus, before stuffing them in the buns I recommend you chill Nutella in the fridge for about an hour. It gets thicker, making it easier to work with.
Put a big dollop of Nutella in the buns as once the buns are baked they double in size. It shouldn’t feel like, less of Nutella and more of bread
Once you fill the Nutella, make sure to seal the bun well. You do not want Nutella to spill out and spoil the look of these buns
So, this is all you need it to know to make these Nutella stuffed buns. Go make them and enjoy every bit of it
Nutella Buns Recipe
Ingredients
For the slurry (starter):
- flour 40 grams
- water 115 ml
For the Dough:
- warm water 120 ml
- sugar 50 grams
- active dry yeast 2 tsp
- milk powder 40 grams
- all purpose flour 250 grams
- oil – 45 ml
For the filling:
- Nutella – 250 grams
For the glaze:
- warm milk – 1 tablespoon
- melted butter – 2 tbsps
- sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Method to make Nutella Sweet Buns
In a pan on medium heat, add the water (115 ml). Then, add the flour (40 grams) and mix well until thick. Switch off the gas and let it come to room temperature. This is the slurry (starter)
Next, in a bowl, combine the warm water along with the sugar and active dry yeast. Mix well and let it sit for 5 to 10 mins. It will turn frothy
To this frothy mixture, add the milk powder and prepared slurry (thickened flour & water mixture). Whisk well making sure there are no lumps
Add the flour to the mixture and mix well. At this stage, the dough will feel dry.
Next, add the oil a little at a time and knead well. Knead for 10 minutes making sure all the oil is added to the dough. The dough should feel smooth at this stage. Make a smooth dough ball and let it rest for 2 hours in a bowl greased with oil
After 2 hours, the dough will be double in size. Punch the dough back. Divide the dough into balls weighing 45 to 50 grams each. Dust some flour onto the surface and using your fingers flatten the dough
Add a big dollop of Nutella in the center of the dough and join all the edges, making sure you seal it well. Make a smooth ball and place the Nutella buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
Let it prove for 20 to 30 mins before baking. Brush the buns with the butter and milk mixture and sprinkle sesame seeds over it. Once ready, bake the buns in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 20 to 25 mins or until golden brown
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
For the slurry (starter):
- 40 grams flour
- 115 ml water
For the Dough:
- 120 ml warm water
- 50 grams sugar
- 2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 40 grams milk powder
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 45 ml oil
For the filling:
- 250 grams Nutella
For the glaze:
- 1 tablespoon warm milk
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a pan on medium heat, add the water (115 ml). Add the flour (40 grams) and mix well until thick. Switch off the gas and let it come to room temperature. This is the slurry (starter)
- Next, in a bowl, combine the warm water along with the sugar and active dry yeast. Mix well and let it sit for 5 to 10 mins. It will turn frothy
- To this frothy mixture, add the milk powder and prepared slurry (thickened flour & water mixture). Whisk well to make sure there are no lumps
- Add the flour to the mixture and mix well. At this stage the dough will feel dry
- Next, add the oil a little at a time and knead well. Knead for 10 minutes making sure all the oil is added to the dough. The dough should feel smooth at this stage. Make a ball and let it rest for 2 hours in a bowl greased with oil
- After 2 hours, punch the dough back. Divide the dough into balls weighing 45 to 50 grams each. Dust some flour onto the surface and using your fingers flatten the dough
- Add a big dollop of Nutella in the center of the dough and join all the edges, making sure you seal it well. Make a smooth ball and place the Nutella buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
- Let it prove for 20 to 30 mins before baking. Brush the buns with the butter and milk mixture and sprinkle sesame seeds over it. Once ready, bake the buns in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 20 to 25 mins or until golden brown
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Sav Wils says
I haven’t tried this yet, but your Bombay bread is the best recipe for soft, fluffy bread that I have found so far, and I have tried MANY. And it’s so versatile! I can add some garlic, herbs, and grated cheese, or layer it with dough then cheese then dough again. My family loves it. I usually stay away from carbs and even I have to have a piece.
Thank you!
Love from Goa, India
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thankyou Savina .. So happy you and family are enjoying the recipes.. Nice of you to leave us a message .. Thank you and happy baking !!
Aleta says
As if just straight up buns aren’t delicious enough on their own, you go and stuff them with Nutella… omg yummyyyy!!! These sound absolutely incredible, I can’t wait to give them a try!!!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thank, Aleta.. Nutella buns are simply yum
Natalie says
You got me at Nutella. These buns looks perfect. This is such a treat for kids. And great breakfast or lunchbox meal. I must save this and give it a try.
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Natalie
Tara Teaspoon says
What a fun recipe! I love how much detail you went into about the eggless buns and the science behind them. That would be very helpful to anyone wanting to understand and get more experience in baking. The buns look delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Tara
Lorie says
All you have to do is sal Nutella and I’m in!!! What a unique and delicious recipe. Can’t wait to make them!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Lori
Michele says
Nutella and bread? Sign me up! These look so pillowy and scrumptious and totally irresistible filled with that creamy Nutella! This is genius for sure. ;-D
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Michele
Amy says
These look amazing! What a great idea! Combining sweet + comfort really makes this dish extra special.
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Amy
Daniela says
Absolutely adore Nutella and these Nutella buns sounds dreamy! Had Nutella in crepes but never in buns… such a fun idea :)! ??
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Daniela
Jenni LeBaron says
As if fresh bread wasn’t delicious enough, adding Nutella to the center takes them over the top! I bet these are just spectacular! I would gobble a few up the second they came out of the oven!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks Jenni
Judy L Purcell says
This sounds like such a treat! Gonna have to try this for a party next week.
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Judi
georgie says
these look fabulous! I love how soft and fluffy the buns are even better that they’re packed with Nutella! What a gorgeous recipe for brunch on the weekend!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Georgie
Julie says
I’m so used to thinking of Nutella in super sweet dessert capacities; I love that these are in a not-sweet bread bun. What a great way to tone down the sweetness of nutella but still enjoy the great flavor!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Julie
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
Nutella is really delicious. This recipe is really mouth watering. Can’t wait to go to my kitchen.
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks Maggie.. Glad you like it !!
Leslie says
This recipe is perfect to try with the kids! My kids LOVE anything with nutella and they love to bake! They will love this!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks Leslie.. Nutella is love
Anne Lawton says
These sound like the perfect sweet treat! I can’t wait to give this a try!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Anne.. You should give it a shot
Chef Dennis says
Those Nutella Buns look OMG delicious! I could definitely sit down to those with a hot cup of coffee!
Alisha Rodrigues says
A cup of coffee with these buns sounds perfect !! Please invite me when you make them, I’ll join in .. Haha !!
Cookilicious says
Oh Nutella..the things we can do with you! 🙂
Alisha Rodrigues says
Ah !! so many right …
Jamie says
What a great way to use Nutella! I love this stuff so I need to try this recipe asap!
Alisha Rodrigues says
You should.. You’d love it
Jen says
We are nutella obsessed so I know these are going to be a hit! Such a great treat!
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks, Jen !! Nutella is love ..
Caitlyn Erhardt says
What a great idea! I love Nutella, so can’t wait to give these a go!
Alisha Rodrigues says
You’ll love it for sure…
Paula Montenegro says
Things are better slathered with Nutella, or stuffed like this bread! Easy and delicious.
Alisha Rodrigues says
Thanks Paula