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    Home » Courses » Breads and flatbreads

    Chocolate hot cross buns | Vegan hot cross buns

    Apr 5, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    We have all heard of the rhyme hot cross buns. No wonder this recipe is so popular with kids and adults likewise. Every one feels like a kid again and get back to simpler days. This old folk song stayed with the foodie in me ever since childhood. As April comes along, so I can see packets of hot cross buns and chocolate cross buns on the supermarket shelves

    Have you ever considered the possibility of making Hot Cross Buns recipe, the traditional Easter delicacy, using chocolate in the airfryer ? This variation of the traditional recipe blends the flavor of chocolate with the spiced sweetness of a cross bun. This article will introduce a hot cross chocolate bun recipe along with variations and substitutions to personalize it.

    This recipe is similar to the air fryer bread recipe , other air fryer snack recipes include Air fryer pasties, Air fryer tofu nuggets, air fryer homemade tortilla chips, Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers, air fryer focaccia ,vegan soy curls , air fryer sweet potato hasselback.

    hot cross bun in air fryer
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    • Equipment
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Choco chip hot cross buns in the airfryer 
    • Best chocolate hot cross bun recipe in oven
    • Variations
    • Substitutions
    • FAQ
    • Chocolate hot cross buns recipe
    • More Easter recipes?
    • Conclusion

    Equipment

    • fan-forced oven
    • stand mixer
    • pastry brush

    Ingredients

    To make vegan hot cross chocolate buns, you’ll need

    • All purpose flour or bread flour
    • cocoa powder,
    • instant yeast or active dry yeast
    • caster sugar or maple syrup,
    • salt & spices,
    • vegetable oil
    • water
    • an egg replacer such as chia seeds
    • chocolate chips.

    For the cross, you’ll need flour,cocoa water,oil and a piping bag.

    Refer to the recipe card for exact quantities

    Instructions

    Add sugar or maple syrup to lukewarm water, mix until it dissolves. Add yeast to sugar water, so that it activates. This will make the mix frothy and activate in 15 minutes.

    chocolate hot cross buns step 0

    To make the dough, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix.

    chocolate hot cross buns step 1

    Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until the dough is formed.

    chocolate hot cross buns step 2

    Knead the dough with a dough hook in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment.

    chocolate hot cross buns step 3

    After kneading the dough, place a cover over it and allow it to rest in a warm place for approximately one hour. When the dough has expanded, combine the chocolate chips and knead until they are evenly spread.

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    Spread little flour on the baking tray/tin.Divide the dough into buns and put them on the lightly floured surface . Cover the buns with a tea towel and let them sit for a further 30 minutes.

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    To make the cross, combine flour,cocoa,oil and water to make a thick paste.

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    Put the paste into a piping bag and pipe crosses onto the buns.

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    Choco chip hot cross buns in the airfryer 

    Preheat the air fryer to 300°F/150C.

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    The buns should be cooked for total of 13-15 minutes, or until they sound hollow when you tap them. Brush them with oil once in between.

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    Once finished, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool.

    Best chocolate hot cross bun recipe in oven

    The difference in using an oven is the baking time and tempreture. Since air fryers heat up quickly and are more effecient that the oven hence the difference.

    Preheat the oven to 375°F/190C. 

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    The buns should be cooked for 17-18 minutes, or until they sound hollow when you tap them. Once finished, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool.

    Variations

    There are numerous methods of customizing hot cross chocolate buns. You may substitute raisins or dried cranberries for the chocolate chips. It is possible to add various spices, such as nutmeg or cardamom, for a different take.

    Substitutions

    If you are not vegan, you can use an egg in place of chia seed mix .Also you could use a mix of unsalted butter and milk to brush the buns instead of oil.

    If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag with a small corner cut off.

    FAQ

    How long do hot cross chocolate buns last? A: They’ll stay fresh for about 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

    How to heat hot cross buns ?

    In a preheated airfryer, heat the buns for 2 minutes at 180C/355F.

    Can I freeze hot cross chocolate buns?

    Yes, you can freeze them for up to 2 months. To thaw, let them sit at room temperature for a few hours.

    Can you toast buns in an air fryer ?

    Yes,in a preheated airfryer, toast the buns for 2 minutes at 180C/355F.

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    Chocolate hot cross buns recipe

    Celebrate Easter by indulging in a special version of a classic recipe: hot cross chocolate buns
    Prep Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Breads, Breakfast
    Cuisine: English
    Keyword: hot cross bun
    Servings: 8
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • fan-forced oven if not using Air fryer
    • stand mixer
    • pastry brush

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup warm water for activating yeast
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or use sugar
    • 2 teaspoon active dry yeast
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder I prefer dutch processed
    • ¼ cup water for soaking chia seed meal
    • 1 teaspoon powdered chia seeds you can replace 1 teaspoon chia seeds and water with 1 egg.
    • ¼ cup oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon adjust as per taste

    For the cross buns paste

    • ½ tablespoon all purpose flour
    • ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
    • ½ tablespoon oil
    • 2 tablespoon water or more to make a thick paste
    • water for the paste

    For the glaze

    • 1 tablespoon oil

    Instructions

    • Add sugar or maple syrup to lukewarm water, mix until it dissolves. Add yeast to sugar water, so that it activates. This will make the mix frothy and activate in 15 minutes.
    • To make the dough, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix.
    • Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until the dough is formed.
    • Knead the dough with a dough hook in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment.
    • After kneading the dough, place a cover over it and allow it to rest in a warm place for approximately one hour. When the dough has expanded, combine the chocolate chips and knead until they are evenly spread.
    • Divide the dough into buns and put them on a tray . Cover the buns with a tea towel and let them sit for a further 30 minutes.
    • To make the cross, combine flour,cocoa,oil and water to make a thick paste.
    • Put the paste into a piping bag and pipe crosses onto the buns.

    Choco chip hot cross buns in the airfryer

    • Preheat the air fryer to 300°F/150C.
    • The buns should be cooked for total of 13-15 minutes, or until they sound hollow when you tap them. Brush them with oil once done.

    Choco chip hot cross buns in the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F/190C.
    • The buns should be cooked for 17-18 minutes, or until they sound hollow when you tap them. Once finished, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g

    More Easter recipes?

    • Homemade buns | how to make a pav (Oven / Air fryer )
    • Chocolate bites
    • Vegan chocolate cake
    • Eggless chocolate muffin
    • Vegan orange muffin

    Conclusion

    hot cross chocolate buns are a delightful and celebratory snack to prepare for Easter or anytime. This recipe is straightforward and can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Sample the robust flavor of chocolate combined with the spiced sweetness of a cross bun.

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