Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

5 from 1 vote

Chocolate hot cross buns are the ultimate, indulgent Easter breakfast idea. These little buns of heaven are a decadent twist on the traditional Easter bread recipe. The golden crust gives way to a tender, pillowy interior filled with rich chocolate chips, begging to be devoured.

Prep Time2 15

Cook Time20

Course: Bread, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, British, World

Servings: Buns

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Natasha Minocha

Ingredients

3/4 cup Milk, lukewarm
2 tsp Yeast I used dried active yeast
1 pinch Sugar
2 cups All-purpose flour
1/4 cup Cocoa powder
1/4 cup Granulated sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp Clove powder
1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder
1/2 tsp Salt
4 tbsp Coconut oil, melted Please use any oil you prefer
3/4 cup Dark chocolate chips

Flour Paste

2 tbsp All-purpose flour
2 tbsp Water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine milk and yeast in a cup along with a pinch of sugar. Keep aside for 5-7 minutes till frothy.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and clove powder.
Now add the yeast mixture and oil to the dry ingredients and mix well. Knead well on a floured surface for 10-12 minutes. The dough should be soft, elastic, and a tad sticky.
You can also knead the dough in a stand mixer for 8-10 minutes on medium speed.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with cling wrap and let rise at room temperature for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Keep a baking tray ready, lined with baking/parchment paper.
Take the dough out on a floured surface, mix in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distirbuted. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball and place on the tray. The dough balls should barely be touching each other.
Cover lightly with a damp tea towel and place in a draft-free warm place to let the double in size.
Preheat your oven to 200C. Brush the dough balls lightly with milk or cream.
Make a thick paste with flour and water. Transfer to a piping bag, snip off the end, and pipe a cross on each of the buns.
Bake for about 20 -22 minutes. Transfer them to a cooling rack and serve them warm. Enjoy!

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