@autumn.kitchen: ~Crispy Chocolate Bun~ *Sweet Stiff Starter* 30g sourdough starter 90g high protein flour 40g water 15g sugar *Dough Ingredients* 210g high protein flour 20g sugar 4g salt 15g cocoa powder 115g milk 50g whipping cream 40g melted chocolate 20g unsalted butter All of the sweet stiff starter *Toppings* 40g butter 40g icing sugar 40g egg 40g low protein flour 6g cocoa powder Handful of almond nibs Method ➡️ Prepare sweet stiff starter and use when it triples, about 7-8hr at 27-28C. ➡️ Mix everything except butter and melted chocolate till dough comes together and is strong. ➡️ Add butter and melted chocolate in 2-3 batches and knead until fully incorporated and dough achieves window pane. ➡️ Bulk proof the dough for 2hrs at 28C ➡️ Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal portions ➡️ shape into a triangle shape, rest for 15mins ➡️ roll out to 20-25cm length then roll from the triangle base end to the tip (same as croissant shape) ➡️ Final proof at 28C for 3-3.5hr or until dough rises 1.5x ➡️ score a straight line in the middle ➡️ pipe the toppings and sprinkle with almond nibs ➡️ Bake at 180C for 18-20mins #chocolatesourdough #chocolatebun #sourdoughbuns #cracklebuns #levain