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    Home » All Posts » Sweet » Breakfast & Brunch » Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns

    Published: Feb 18, 2015 · Modified: Feb 28, 2024 by Lucy ·

    Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns

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    Our Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns are soft, delicious and packed with chocolate chips - what more could you want?! These Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns can be ready to enjoy in no time at all - plus you can also freeze them to enjoy later.

    Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Bun sitting on a white bench with choc chips scattered around it. In the background is a baking tray with more chocolate chip hot cross buns.

    If you are looking for an alternative to Hot Cross Buns, our Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns are for you! These soft and fluffy buns require little preparation time and you can be enjoying them within 90 minutes.

    You will love:

    Quick to prepare - there is just 20 minutes of active preparation time required to put these Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns together.

    One rise - unlike traditional Hot Cross Buns, this recipe requires just one rise.

    Versatile - if you would like to make your Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns go further, you can make 'mini' buns by dividing the dough into 16 rather than 12 portions.

    Freezer friendly - freeze these Hot Cross Buns for up to two months.

    A Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns cut in half on a white plate.

    Ingredients

    Please note you will find a full list of ingredients in the recipe card below.

    • Milk
    • Dried Instant Yeast
    • Bakers Flour - or plain flour
    • Salt
    • Butter - softened
    • Caster Sugar
    • Egg - 70 grams
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Chocolate Chips

    For the Chocolate Crosses

    • Plain Flour
    • Cocoa
    • Olive Oil
    • Water

    Sugar Syrup

    • Water
    • Caster Sugar
    Ingredients to make Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns.

    How to Make Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns in a Thermomix

    Please note you will find the full list of instructions in the recipe card below.

    Step 1. Add the yeast and milk to the Thermomix bowl and cook for 1 minute.

    Milk and yeast in a Thermomix bowl.

    Step 2. Add the flour, salt, butter, sugar, egg, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix to combine.

    Chocolate chip hot cross bun dough in a Thermomix.

    Step 3. Knead the dough until it begins to come together. Add the chocolate chips for the last 30 seconds of kneading.

    Kneaded chocolate chip hot cross bun dough in a Thermomix bowl.

    Step 4. Bring the dough together into a ball and wrap with a Thermomat before setting aside to rise.

    Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Bun dough before rising.
    Risen Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Bun dough.

    Step 5. Divide the dough into 12 portions and roll into balls. Place onto a baking tray.

    Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns on a baking tray.

    Step 6. Combine the ingredients for the chocolate crosses and pipe onto the buns.

    Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns with chocolate crosses before going into the oven.

    Step 7. Bake until golden.

    Baked Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns

    Step 8. Combine the ingredients for the syrup and brush the tops of the buns while still warm.

    Brushing the glaze over Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns.

    Recipe Hints and Tips

    While we prefer to use bakers flour when making Hot Cross Buns, you can also use plain flour.

    It is important to add the chocolate chips at the end as they may begin to melt if you add them before kneading the dough.

    You can also use melted chocolate to pipe the crosses on top of the buns, this will need to be done after they are baked.

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within four days.

    These Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns can be frozen for up to two months.

    Two Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns on a white plate.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why are my Hot Cross Buns hard?

    There can be a couple of reasons why your Hot Cross Buns are hard, firstly the dough may be too dry which will result in a hard bun. Another reason can be that your Hot Cross Buns have been overcooked.

    Should you toast a Hot Cross Bun?

    This really comes down to personal preference! Toasted Hot Cross Buns are delicious when enjoyed warm and covered with butter.

    Can you freeze Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns?

    Yes, Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns can be frozen for up to two months.

    Overhead view of Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns.

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    • Thermomix White Chocolate and Cranberry Hot Cross Buns
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    Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Bun sitting on a white bench with choc chips scattered around it. In the background is a baking tray with more chocolate chip hot cross buns.

    Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns

    Our simple and delicious Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns make the perfect Easter treat!
    4.96 from 25 votes
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    Course: Snacks
    Cuisine: Australian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Proving Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Buns
    Calories: 348kcal
    Author: Lucy & Lauren
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • 1 x Thermomix
    • 1 x Baking Tray

    Ingredients

    • 250 grams milk
    • 1 tbs dried yeast (or 40g fresh yeast)
    • 500 grams plain flour
    • 2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 70 grams butter softened
    • 50 grams caster sugar
    • 1 egg 70 grams
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 200 grams chocolate chips

    Piping

    • 60 grams plain flour
    • 30 grams cocoa
    • pinch sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 100 grams water

    Syrup

    • 2 tbs water
    • 2 tbs caster sugar
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    Instructions

    • Place milk and yeast into the Thermomix bowl and cook for 1 minute, 37 degrees, Speed 1.
    • Add flour, salt, softened butter, sugar, egg, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix for 6 seconds, Speed 7.
    • Select the kneading function and mix for 3 minutes.
    • Add the chocolate chips and selecting the kneading function, mix for 30 seconds.
    • Work the dough into a ball on a lightly floured board before covering with a thermomat/ placing in a bowl and cover with a tea towel.
    • Keep in a warm place for 30 minutes to allow the dough to prove (it should double in size).
    • Divide the dough into 12 portions and roll into balls.
    • Grease and line a baking tray and place the dough balls 1cm apart in the tray.
    • Preheat oven to 220 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
    • To make the piping, mix the flour, cocoa, sea salt, olive oil and water in the Thermomix bowl for 20 seconds, Speed 4.
    • Scrape down the sides and repeat for a further 20 seconds.
    • Place the mixture into a piping bag (or a sealable ziplock bag with the edge corner snipped off.
    • Pipe crosses onto the buns.
    • Place the tray into the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
    • Meanwhile, heat the sugar and water in the TM bowl for 2 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 4.
    • Brush the syrup over top of the warm buns.
    • Leave to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    While we prefer to use bakers flour when making Hot Cross Buns, you can also use plain flour.
    It is important to add the chocolate chips at the end as they may begin to melt if you add them before kneading the dough.
    You can also use melted chocolate to pipe the crosses on top of the buns, this will need to be done after they are baked.
    Store in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within four days.
    These Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns can be frozen for up to two months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Dayna says

      March 27, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      Mine didn’t rise and were dense once baked. Where did I go wrong?!?!

      Reply
      • Tash says

        March 28, 2021 at 1:45 pm

        I'm sorry they didn't work out 🙁

        If they didn't rise, my guess would be that your yeast isn't active or a bit stale. You can check this by adding 1 teaspoon of sugar and 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast to 1/4 cup of warm water and waiting 10 minutes. If the mixture bubbles and develops a yeasty aroma, the yeast is still good. If it doesn't, you need to replace it.

        The other thing might have been the ambient temperature where you proofed your dough. If your yeast is fine, it may not have been warm enough for the dough to double in size prior to shaping.

        Reply
    2. Holly says

      April 23, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Great recipe! Worked perfectly and tasted amazing while still warm

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        April 23, 2020 at 9:38 pm

        Fantastic! We're so glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
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