Chocolate, Date & Walnut Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Combine yeast, 1 tsp of the sugar and warm milk in a jug.
2. 2
   Set aside for 5 mins until frothy.
3. 3
   Sift flour and cinnamon into a large bowl.
4. 4
   Rub in butter using your fingertips.
5. 5
   Stir in remaining sugar and orange rind.
6. 6
   Whisk egg into yeast mixture and pour into flour.
7. 7
   Mix to a dough.
8. 8
   Knead on a lightly floured surface for 3 minutes Place in a large, greased bowl.
9. 9
   Cover and set aside for 45 mins until doubled in size.
10. 10
    Punch dough and knead for 2 mins until smooth.
11. 11
    Roll out to 40cm x 24cm rectangle.
12. 12
    Spread with chocolate and scatter with dates and nuts.
13. 13
    Preheat oven to 210C and line a tray with baking paper.
14. 14
    Roll up from long side.
15. 15
    Cut into eight slices.
16. 16
    Place one slice onto centre of tray, then other slices around it in a circle.
17. 17
    Cover and leave for 30 minutes Bake for 20 mins until golden.
18. 18
    Cool on a wire rack.