Homemade Doowaps

Directions

1. 1
   In a stand mixing bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast in the warm milk. Add the oil, egg yolk, vanilla, flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Combine the ingredients using the hook attachment of the mixer.
2. 2
   Lightly oil a bowl and place the dough inside. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 2 hours.
3. 3
   Place the chocolate chips in the freezer for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Once the dough is double its size, take the chocolate chips out of the freezer and carefully mix with the dough, kneading a bit to make sure they are properly mixed in.
5. 5
   Form ball-shaped pieces of 80 to 90 grams each.
6. 6
   Place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, letting the dough rest once again for 2 hours to double its size.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
8. 8
   Coat the dough with the egg yolk and place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes.