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Nutella Twists

April 27, 2018 | Breakfast

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I first shared this recipe on I Am Baker where I am a Contributor.  Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Twists are a delicious Nutella packed breakfast treat that looks and tastes like it came straight from your local bakery.

Nutella Twist pastries dusted with powdered sugar on top of a cake stand.

Nutella Twists

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Could Nutella be any more addicting?! That silky smooth chocolate with a nutty flavor is one treat I just can’t pass up. The best and easiest way to use it in a recipe is to swirl or spread it on whatever you’re working this and that’s exactly what I did with these Nutella Twists. These are perfect for Sunday brunch or even Mother’s Day!

Birdseye view of Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Twists dusted with powdered sugar, cooling on a wire rack.

What is Nutella?

Nutella is a sweet chocolate hazelnut spread from Italy that is just so irresistibly good. You can buy it at your local grocery store next to the peanut butter. My favorite way to eat it is on or in some sort of pastry or with breakfast in crepes or on waffles. No one will be dragging their feet to get out of bed when they hear the word Nutella.

Close up of a Nutella Twist cut in half showing the swirls of Nutella between layers of pastry.

How to Make Nutella Twists:

You’ll start by making a simple soft pastry dough. You can knead the dough by hand but if you have an electric mixer and a dough hook, this recipe is a piece of cake! Once kneaded, the dough needs to rise until double in bulk.

Divide the dough in two and roll each out into a large rectangle. Then just spread on the Nutella. I like to pop it in the microwave for about 20 seconds so it thins out a bit and is easier to spread. Then sprinkle on the hazelnuts. I love the extra texture and crunch this brings to the pastry but you can leave it out if you don’t have nuts or just don’t prefer them.

Long strips of twisted pastry dough filled with Nutella and chopped Hazelnuts.

Next you’ll lay the other rectangle of dough on top and press the edge together. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 long strips. You’ll then twist the strips about seven times and coil them up, tucking the end down into the middle, and place each coiled twist in the well of a muffin tin. For a nice golden top brush the tops with an egg wash before popping in the oven.

These only take 16 minutes at most to bake and then they need to be removed from the tins right away. Dust them with powdered sugar and eat while warm. So incredibly delicious!

Close up of a Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella twist showing the dark swirls of Nutella, chopped hazelnuts, and sprinkling of powdered sugar.

There is something so mesmerizing about swirls of Nutella. It’s impossible to look away and all of a sudden you find yourself holding it in your hand, taking a bite… of a second one.

Tools used to make these Nutella Twists:

Kitchen Aid Mixer– I love this mixer! I use it for everything from making cookies, to bread, to cakes. It comes with 3 attachments- whisk, dough hook, and flat paddle.

Muffin/Cupcake Tin– Every kitchen needs a muffin tin. This is my favorite. I use it for cupcakes, muffins, mini frittatas….

Pizza Cutter– Pizza cutters aren’t just for pizza, they’re great for cutting dough!

Extra Large Cutting Board– I love having a large cutting board for working with things like pastry dough or cookie dough.

Table top scattered with Nutella Twists, focused on one with beautiful dark swirls of Nutella.

More Nutella Recipes to try:

  • Nutella Pumpkin Swirl Muffins
  • Banana Hazelnut Cake
  • Almond Crusted French Toast
  • Molten Lava Mug Cake
  • Nutella Blondies
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Nutella Twists

Chocolate Hazelnut Nutella Twists are a delicious Nutella packed breakfast treat that looks and tastes like it came straight from your local bakery.
Prep Time1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, (plus a little extra for rolling)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 2 egg yolks, save egg white for egg wash
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup Nutella
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • Powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Measure milk into a liquid measuring cup and butter. Microwave for 1 minute and mix until butter melts completely and is 110-120 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the milk mixture, yeast, and about 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Cover with a towel and let the yeast activate for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the egg yolks, remaining sugar, and salt. Add 2 1/2 cups flour and mix until combined. Switch to a dough hook, add the remaining 1/2 cup flour and knead for 5 minutes on medium until a soft smooth dough forms.
  • Grease a mixing bowl with cooking spray and place the dough inside. Flip it over so that the top of the dough is greased. Cover bowl with a clean towel and let it rise until about double in bulk (50-60 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a muffin tin.
  • Divide dough in two. Roll one half out into a 14x10 inch rectangle. Heat Nutella up in the microwave for a about 20 seconds so it's a little thinner and then spread it over the dough within 1/4 inch of the sides. Sprinkle on the hazelnuts.
  • Roll out the remaining dough into another 14x10 inch rectangle and place on top of the filling. Press the edges together to seal and then cut into 12 (14-inch) strips. This works best using a pizza cutter and cutting the dough into 4 long strips and then cutting each of those into 3 strips. 
  • Take each strip and twist it into a coil (about 7 twists). Spiral each twist down into the muffin cup and tucking the end down into the middle.
  • Mix the egg white with 1 tablespoon water and then brush over the tops of the twists. Bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown. Immediately remove from muffin cups and place on cooling rack. Cool for 5 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition Facts
Nutella Twists
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 72mg3%
Potassium 152mg4%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 140IU3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. 2pots2cook says

    May 3, 2018 at 11:50 pm

    It does not seem that complicated ! Will do. Tornero e ciao !

    Reply
  2. Haley Williams says

    April 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    These look so yummy! Thanks for sharing my nutella blondies 🙂

    Reply

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