You will need:
- 500 g flour
- 120 g sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 50 g soft butter
- 20 g fresh yeast
- 100 ml milk
- 120 ml cream
- 1 egg
- 50 g flour for dusting
For the chocolate filling
- 240 g cream
- 360 g dark chocolate , chopped
- 65 g butter , cubed
- 100 g walnuts , chopped
- 75 g butter , melted
Step 1:
Pour the flour into the mixing bowl. Add the sugar, salt, butter, yeast, milk, cream and egg. Lower the hook attachment and blend for 5 minutes - this can be done manually if you prefer. After 5 minutes the dough will be ready, so flour your hands to avoid sticking.
Step 2:
On a floured surface, carefully knead the dough with the palm of your hand and transfer to a bowl. Cover the bowl with a tea towel and allow to rise by leaving it for 2 hours in a warm room.
Step 3:
Now place a saucepan on a medium heat. Pour in the cream, bring to the boil and remove from heat. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and mix together. Add the butter and whip using the spoon. Add more butter and the walnuts and allow to cool.
Step 4:
Press down on the dough and transfer to a floured surface. Using the rolling pin, flatten the dough into a pizza-shape about half a centimetre thick. Pour over the chocolate sauce and spread evenly with the rubber spatula.
TIP:
Cold dough is easier to manage so place it in the fridge to cool.
Step 5:
Using a large knife, cut the dough into thick slices approximately 3 cm wide. Transfer the slices to a spring form tin and the slices will transform into a cake. Allow to sit for 15 minutes before baking.
Step 6:
While you wait for the pie, preheat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade.
Step 7:
Brush the top of the pie with butter and bake in the centre of the oven for 15-20 minutes.
Step 8:
Remove the pie from the oven, brush once more with butter and sprinkle with icing sugar. Serve this pie as an afternoon treat!
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