Heavenly Chocolate Hot Cross Buns Recipe

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and can be healthier, while chocolate chunks are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a lighter version.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Sift together bread flour, cocoa powder, instant espresso powder, and salt in a large bowl.

Rub in cold butter until it is well distributed throughout the dry ingredients.

Stir in granulated sugar and instant yeast until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together warm whole milk and 1 egg, then pour into the dry ingredients.

Mix with a spatula and then use hands to bring the dough together.

Knead the dough on a countertop until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Chop bittersweet chocolate bar into chunks and knead into the dough until evenly distributed.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with cling wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours until it has grown slightly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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