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Double Chocolate Rugelach
Tiny rugelach bursting with chocolate! They disappear in an instant, so I recommend doubling the quantities. This recipe features a rich yeast dough filled with a decadent cocoa-chocolate mixture and a generous layer of Nutella, finished with a sweet sugar syrup.
#Rugelach
#Chocolate
#Pastry
#Baking
#Dessert
#Double Chocolate
#Sweet
#Jewish Cuisine
Mixing the dough ingredients
Recipe Information
50m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
2h 50m
Total Time
15
Servings
Medium
Israeli
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
552
Calories
7g
Protein
70g
Carbs
26g
Fat
Rolled and filled dough ready to be cut
Ingredients
Servings: 15
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Baked golden rugelach
Instructions
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- In a mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, sugar, fresh yeast (or dry yeast), egg, sour cream, milk, butter, and salt. Knead for 7-10 minutes until a soft, elastic dough forms.10m
Preview10mPreviewIn a mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine flour, sugar, fresh yeast (or dry yeast), egg, sour cream, milk, butter, and salt. Knead for 7-10 minutes until a soft, elastic dough forms. - Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.1h 30m
Preview1h 30mPreviewCover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. - Prepare the cocoa filling: In a heatproof bowl, melt dark chocolate and butter together. Add cocoa powder, demerara sugar, and vegetable oil, mixing until smooth and well combined.10m
Preview10mPreviewPrepare the cocoa filling: In a heatproof bowl, melt dark chocolate and butter together. Add cocoa powder, demerara sugar, and vegetable oil, mixing until smooth and well combined. - Divide the risen dough into 2-3 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a large, thin circle (about 30-35 cm diameter).5m
Preview5mPreviewDivide the risen dough into 2-3 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a large, thin circle (about 30-35 cm diameter). - Evenly spread half of the cocoa filling over the rolled-out dough circle, leaving a small border. Then, spread half of the Nutella over the cocoa filling.5m
Preview5mPreviewEvenly spread half of the cocoa filling over the rolled-out dough circle, leaving a small border. Then, spread half of the Nutella over the cocoa filling. - Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the circle into 12-16 equal wedges, like spokes on a wheel. Starting from the wide edge of each wedge, roll tightly towards the center to form rugelach.10m
Preview10mPreviewUsing a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the circle into 12-16 equal wedges, like spokes on a wheel. Starting from the wide edge of each wedge, roll tightly towards the center to form rugelach. - Place the formed rugelach on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them. Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining dough and fillings.5m
Preview5mPreviewPlace the formed rugelach on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them. Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining dough and fillings. - Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the rugelach for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.25mPreview25mPreviewPreheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the rugelach for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- While the rugelach are baking, prepare the sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the rugelach are baking, prepare the sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly. - Immediately after removing the rugelach from the oven, brush them generously with the warm sugar syrup. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.5m
Preview5mPreviewImmediately after removing the rugelach from the oven, brush them generously with the warm sugar syrup. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
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