4 pears, peeled and roughly chopped
75²µ/2½´Ç³ú caster sugar
2 tbsp caster sugar
1½ tsp salt
435²µ/15½´Ç³ú strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
20g/¾oz dried yeast
75²µ/2½´Ç³ú dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
3 tbsp melted butter, plus 230g/8oz unsalted butter, softened
125ml/4fl oz milk
1 large free-range egg, beaten with 2 tbsp milk