Norwegian Cardamom Chocolate Rolls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 450 g wheat flour
02 - 250 ml whole milk, lukewarm, plus 3 tablespoons for brushing
03 - 75 g granulated sugar
04 - 13 g fresh yeast or 1 sachet (approx. 7 g) dry yeast
05 - 0.5 teaspoon finely ground cardamom
06 - 75 g unsalted butter, softened and cubed
07 - 75 g chocolate chips

# Instructions:

01 - Warm the milk to approximately 20°C. Crumble the yeast into the milk and stir until fully dissolved.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and ground cardamom. Pour in the milk-yeast mixture and mix on low speed with a dough hook for 10 minutes until a cohesive dough forms.
03 - Gradually add the softened butter, continuing to mix until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth.
04 - Stop the mixer and gently fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
05 - Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
06 - Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Divide evenly into 9 portions, shaping each into a smooth ball.
07 - Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flattening each slightly. Let them proof, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
08 - Preheat the oven to 225°C. Brush the tops of each roll with 3 tablespoons milk. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

# Notes:

01 - For a shinier finish, substitute the milk wash with a beaten egg for glazing.