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Hot Cross Chocolate Buns

Chocolate hot cross buns

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/hot-cross-chocolate-buns • Posted by Super Madcow

These are my take on traditional hot cross buns. I added chocolate chips instead of the traditional fruit filling. They can be made large or smaller in size, what ever suits you. There seems a lot of work but the time is mostly spent waiting for the buns to prove & rise.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

4 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

These are my take on traditional hot cross buns. I added chocolate chips instead of the traditional fruit filling. They can be made large or smaller in size, what ever suits you. There seems a lot of work but the time is mostly spent waiting for the buns to prove & rise.

Instructions

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    Mix dry ingredients together.

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    Heat milk & butter together. Allow to cool to hand hot temperature.

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    Make a well in the dry ingredients & pour in the milk & egg.

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    Mix until combined to a dough.

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    Place in a bowl & cover to prove for approx 2 hrs.

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    Once risen, kneed for a few mins & split into portions. Place onto an oiled tray & cover to prove once again.

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    Once risen (approx 1hr) remove the cover. Mix up the flour & water to make the crosses. Pipe onto the buns & place in oven 220/ gas 4. Cook for 15-18mins.

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    Make the glaze.... Place sugar & water in microwave for approx 1 minute.

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    Remove buns from over & brush with glaze.

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    Allow to cool before eating.