Chocolate Chip & Raisin Rolls Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Chocolate Chip & Raisin Rolls first mix the flours and salt in a mixing bowl or the bowl of a food processor or stand mixer

Step 2: Blend them together briefly

Step 3: Next, in a large measuring cup, measure 1 cup lukewarm milk

Step 4: To this add honey, butter and whisk together

Step 5: Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and allow it to get frothy for about 3-4 minutes

Step 6: If using a food processor/stand mixer; with the food processor/stand mixer running on low speed, gradually pour the milk mixture into the processor over the flour

Step 7: Slowly add in the water (as much required) and allow the flour to form a soft dough within the bowl of the processor/mixer

Step 8: If using a mixing bowl; add the frothy yeast and milk mixture to the flour and begin to knead with your hands

Step 9: Add water gradually, only as much as needed and keep kneading it till the flour forms a soft and pliable dough

Step 10: Take care not to add too much water or you will have a sticky unmanageable dough

Step 11: Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead again for 8-10 minutes, working the dough very well, until it is smooth and elastic

Step 12: (If using the stand mixer, knead on medium speed using the dough hook)Transfer the formed dough to a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat all over

Step 13: Cover with a wet kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set it aside in a warm place for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours until it has risen and doubled in size

Step 14: Meanwhile, mix together the butter, chocolate chips, raisins and orange zest

Step 15: Grease and line a baking sheet or a tray with parchment paper and set it aside for later use

Step 16: Once the dough has doubled, dust a working surface again with flour and gently roll the dough into a rough 9x12 inch rectangle on it

Step 17: Spread the butter chocolate chip raisin mixture evenly on top of the rolled out dough

Step 18: Then, starting with the longer end, roll the dough up into a scroll, making sure to keep it tight so the filling remains inside

Step 19: Use a sharp knife to cut the log into 1 inch rounds

Step 20: Place the individual rounds on the prepared sheet, cut side down

Step 21: Cover the sheet with a wet kitchen towel and allow the rolls to rise a second time, for about 30 minutes

Step 22: Meanwhile, set your oven to preheat at 200 degrees C

Step 23: When the rolls have risen for 30 minutes, reduce the heat to 180 degrees C, sprinkle the rolls with granulated sugar and place them to bake until they are are golden brown

Step 24: Remove the Chocolate Chip and Raisin Rolls from the oven, allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes

Step 25: Serve Chocolate Chip & Raisin Rolls along with your evening masala chai or as an after school snack