Chocolate Orange Craffin Recipe for Easter Delight

Start by preparing the orange dough and the chocolate dough separately in different bowls. Combine all the ingredients for each dough, ensuring the milk (or juice) is warm to activate the yeast properly. Use room temperature butter to blend well.

To avoid sticky hands, lightly coat your hands with oil while kneading the dough. Make sure to knead each dough until homogeneous.

Grease a bowl with oil and place the kneaded dough inside for the first rise. Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap to prevent the dough from drying out. For optimal results, preheat your oven to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), then turn it off and place the covered dough inside with the light on; this will create a warm environment for rising.

Allow the dough to rise until it has doubled or tripled in size, this may take about 1 hour.

Once risen, divide each dough into three equal portions. You can shape the craffins as demonstrated in the accompanying video, layering the doughs for a delicious twist. After shaping, place them in your prepared forms.

Let them proof in a warm area, covering with a bag or plastic wrap. They should rise to the top of the forms in about 40 minutes, ensure they have enough space to grow.

Preheat your oven to 170 degrees Celsius (338 degrees Fahrenheit). Once ready, bake your craffins for approximately 30-35 minutes. Keep an eye on them; when the tops darken, cover with foil to prevent burning and continue baking until a skewer comes out clean.

Once baked, feel free to sprinkle with powdered sugar or decorate with icing if desired, but they look stunning even without any adornment.