Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns

Our simple and delicious Thermomix Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns make the perfect Easter treat!

Course Snacks

Cuisine Australian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Proving Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings Buns

Calories 348kcal

Cost $10

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.

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.