Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 350 gms – 3 scant cups all purpose flour
  • 250 gms – 2 cups chestnut flour
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 7 gms – 2 ½ tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 300 ml – 1 ¼ cup water (lukewarm)
  • 1 ½ tsp salt

Instruction

  • Dissolve the yeast and honey in the lukewarm water. Mix well and let it activate for 5 minutes or until frothy.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the hook attachment, mix together the all purpose flour, chestnut flour, cocoa powder and salt. Add the yeast and water mixture and the softened butter. Knead well.
  • Cover and let it sit in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • When ready, punch down the dough to deflate it and make 12 mandarin sized balls.
  • Put them on a tray lined with baking paper and let them rise, lightly covered, for 40 minutes.
  • Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C – 355°F for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Serve with savoury or sweet food.