Chocolate chunk hot cross buns

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4.7

189 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    2 hrs

  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    20

  • Calories

    203 kcal

  • Course

    Baked Goods

  • Cuisine

    International

Chocolate chunk hot cross buns

This extra-spicy, chocolate chunk hot cross buns recipe is perfect for Easter and the dough can be made ahead to save time in the kitchen. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g flour
  • 20 g dry yeast
  • 100 g sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • pinch of salt
  • 50 g butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 250 ml full cream milk
  • 1 cup approximately 150g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup raisins

for the crosses

  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 3-4 tablespoons water

for the glaze

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
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Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, spices and salt in a bowl and mix until combined.
  2. In a measuring jug, whisk together the melted butter, eggs and milk then pour into the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix until a sticky, soft dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
  4. Place the dough into a bowl and cover with clingfilm and allow to rise for 1 hour
  5. When the dough has risen, remove from the bowl and knead in the raisins and chocolate. Return to the bowl, cover and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.
  6. Pre-heat the oven to 180°c and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  7. Form the dough into buns just smaller than tennis balls (they will rise more in the oven) and place on the prepared tray. Cover loosely then allow to rise for 30 minutes
  8. Mix together flour and water, transfer to a piping bag or Ziploc bag and pipe crosses on the top of the buns.
  9. Allow to bake for 25-30 minutes until the hot cross buns are golden brown and cooked through.
  10. While the buns are baking, combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small saucepan and allow to come to a boil.
  11. When the buns have baked, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the glaze over the top.
  12. Allow to cool slightly before serving with butter.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 39mg (2%) Potassium 91mg (3%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 39mg 2%
Potassium 91mg 2%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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