Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1¼ cups hot milk (about 110F/ 43C)
  • 1 packet instant dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • ¼ cup butter ( melted)
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour ( plus more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for pan)
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup or corn syrup
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in a ¼ cup of hot milk and set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg. Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth. Add yeast mixture. Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle.
  • Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, usually 2 to 3 hours.
  • To quick rise the dough:
  • Place an 8-ounce cup of hot water into the microwave and heat on high for 3 minutes to moisten the oven.
  • Remove the mug and place the bowl with the dough into the microwave and heat on its lowest setting (10% power) for 3 minutes.
  • Let the dough rest in the microwave for 3 minutes.
  • Heat the dough (still on it's lowest setting) for another 3 minutes and let the dough rest in the microwave for 5 minutes.
  • While the dough rests, prepare the caramel.
  • For the caramel:
  • Combine the sugar and syrup in a medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until it becomes a light caramel color.
  • Add the butter, salt & cream stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla.
  • Set aside to cool slightly, then pour into a microwave-safe baking pan. (I used an 8-inch square).
  • Roll out on a floured surface into a 15 by 9-inch rectangle.
  • Spread melted butter all over the dough. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over buttered dough and then scatter with chocolate chips.
  • Beginning at the 15-inch side, roll up the dough and pinch the edge together to seal. Cut into 10 - 12 slices.
  • Preheat the oven to 350f/175c
  • Place the buns on the pan with the caramel leaving a bit of room for the second rise (about 2 inches). Repeat the rising instructions with the buns in the pan until doubled in size.
  • Bake on 350f for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before flipping onto a serving tray and serve warm.