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Chocolate Tahini Challah Buns

Makes
Servings: 12 large buns
Ingredients
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable or another neutral oil, or melted butter
  • 2/3 cup (150 ml) milk or water, plus an additional tablespoon if needed
  • 3 3/4 (490 grams) cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the counter
  • 1 packet (7 grams or 2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse or kosher salt
  • Butter or nonstick spray for baking pan
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) dark (semi- or bittersweet) chocolate (or approximately 3/4 cup chocolate chips)
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cold is fine
  • Scant 1/2 cup (50 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (20 grams) cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup tahini (30 grams), well-stirred
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Sesame seeds
  • 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon or orange juice
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