• Prep Time: 2 HRS 30 MINS
  • Cooking Time: 18 MINS
  • Serves: 12

Chocolate and Orange Hot Cross Buns

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 Ingredients List

  • FOR THE DOUGH
  • 4 cups plain/all-purpose flour 500g
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant (fast-action) yeast 7g, or 1 sachet
  • 1/2 cup caster/granulated sugar 100g
  • 2 teaspoons mixed spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips 130g
  • 1 cup milk 240ml, warm
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter 56g, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup orange juice 60ml
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • FOR THE FLOUR CROSSES
  • 1/2 cup plain/all-purpose flour 60g
  • 1 tablespoon caster/granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water 60ml
  • FOR THE GLAZE
  • 1/4 cup caster/granulated sugar 50g
  • 1/4 cup orange juice 60ml

 Directions

FOR THE BUNS
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and spices. Toss in the chocolate chips.

Make a well in the centre, and add in the milk, butter, egg, orange juice, and zest. Mix well, then bring everything together with your hands to form a sticky dough.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl. Cover with clingfilm and leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 12 balls. Place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking tray, cover and leave to rise in a warm place for another hour, or until they are touching and doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

FOR THE FLOUR CROSSES
Whisk together the flour and sugar. Stir in the water until smooth. Place into a piping bag, and pipe crosses over the buns.
Bake for 18 - 20 minutes, or until risen and golden brown.

FOR THE GLAZE
Gently warm the sugar and orange juice until the sugar has dissolved. Brush the glaze over the hot buns, and serve warm.

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