Delicious Pistachio and Chocolate Craffin Recipe

Begin by measuring all your ingredients. Make sure they are all at room temperature for best results.

In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, vanilla sugar, whole egg, yolks, sour cream, melted and cooled butter, and warm milk at about 30°C (86°F). Use a whisk to combine everything until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour with the dry yeast and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, starting with a whisk. Once combined, switch to your hands to knead the dough.

The dough will initially feel slightly sticky, but as you knead, it will become smooth and elastic. Continue kneading for about 20 minutes until well-developed.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours. The dough should double in size during this time.

Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and divide it into four equal parts, rounding each piece into a ball. Roll each piece into a thin rectangle measuring approximately 24x28 cm (9.5x11 inches).

Spread the first rectangle with pistachio paste and sprinkle ground pistachios on top. Cover with the second rectangle and spread chocolate paste over it. Roll the dough tightly from the long side, then cut it in half lengthwise, leaving the ends intact.

Twist each half into a spiraled roll and place them on top of each other. Transfer the prepared dough to a baking dish and let it rise again in a warm place for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Before baking, brush the top of the craffins with the egg yolk and milk mixture to give them a beautiful color.

Bake the craffins in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes until they are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.

Once baked, allow the craffins to cool completely. Before serving, dust them generously with powdered sugar for an extra sweet touch.