Chocolate chunk hot cross buns
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
20
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Calories
203 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
International
Chocolate chunk hot cross buns
Description
This recipe for Chocolate chunk hot cross buns starts with a enriched yeast dough featuring flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk, along with warm spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—that evoke traditional hot cross buns. After mixing, the dough rises twice, with chopped dark chocolate and raisins kneaded in before shaping into individual buns. The classic cross is piped on using a flour-water paste before baking.
The baked buns have a tender crumb highlighted by pockets of melted chocolate and bursts of raisin sweetness, balanced by aromatic spices. The powdered sugar glaze brushed on after baking adds a glossy finish and extra sweetness. These buns are best served slightly warm and enjoy as an alternative to classic hot cross buns, especially for those who prefer chocolate in their breakfast breads.
Ingredients
- 500 g flour
- 20 g yeast dry
- 100 g sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- pinch salt
- 50 g butter melted
- 2 egg large
- 250 ml whole milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate approximately 150g, roughly chopped
- 1 cup raisins
for the crosses
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 3-4 tablespoons water
for the glaze
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, spices and salt in a bowl and mix until combined.
- In a measuring jug, whisk together the melted butter, eggs and milk then pour into the dry ingredients.
- Mix until a sticky, soft dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
- Place the dough into a bowl and cover with clingfilm and allow to rise for 1 hour
- 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.
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°c and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- 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
- Mix together flour and water, transfer to a piping bag or Ziploc bag and pipe crosses on the top of the buns.
- Allow to bake for 25-30 minutes until the hot cross buns are golden brown and cooked through.
- While the buns are baking, combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small saucepan and allow to come to a boil.
- When the buns have baked, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the glaze over the top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with butter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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