Nut-Free Chocolate Chip Buns
Fluffy, sweet, and studded with melty chocolate chips, these Nut-Free Chocolate Chip Buns are a perfect treat for nearly any occasion! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and instant yeast, this recipe yields irresistibly soft and golden buns that are completely free of nuts, making them a great option for those with allergies. The semi-sweet chocolate chips are evenly folded into the dough for bursts of chocolate in every bite, while a milk glaze gives the buns a beautiful, glossy finish. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or saved for a next-day snack, these easy-to-make buns are ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent mid-day treat. Plus, with only 20 minutes of prep time, they’re as convenient as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Milk for brushing
Instructions
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup of whole milk and 0.25 cup of unsalted butter. Heat until the butter melts, then let it cool to lukewarm.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2.25 teaspoons of instant yeast.
Pour the lukewarm milk and butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Knead the mixture by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for about 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Gently fold in 1.5 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
After the dough has risen, punch it down gently and turn it out onto a floured surface.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, and shape each piece into a ball.
Place the balls evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover the shaped buns with a towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Before baking, lightly brush the buns with 2 tablespoons of milk to give them a glossy finish.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on the top.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.3 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.9 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 312 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 2587 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 607.4 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.8 g | ||
| Protein | 79.2 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 26.9 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 1027 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
