Chocolate hot cross buns

Chocolate hot cross buns

www.womensweeklyfood.com.au

Purists may scoff, but these chocolate hot cross buns make a delicious alternative to the fruit-filled version.

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Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons (14g) dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup (75g) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 1 cup (250ml) warm milk
  • 4 cups (600g) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 80 grams (2½ ounces) butter, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup (185g) dark choc bits
  • 1 egg, beaten lightly
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) warm water, approximately
  • 1/4 cup (35g) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 tablespoon sifted cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons caster (superfine) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) cold water, approximately
  • 1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon powdered gelatine
  • 1 tablespoon water

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