Chocolate Hazelnut Hot Cross Buns

by

Tenina Holder

Posted 5 April 2022 (Last updated 5 April 2022)

Serves

18

Total Time

3hrs 55mins

Calories

182

What is better than hot cross buns? "Notella" filled hot cross buns. They look picture perfect, and the rich surprise middles make them an indulgent treat that's perfect with a strong coffee.

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    Ingredients

  • Orange icon
    Orange1zest of, finely grated
  • Lemon icon
    Lemon1zest of, finely grated
  • Dark chocolate icon
    Dark chocolate100 gchopped
  • Plain flour icon
    Plain flour30 g
  • Sugar icon
    Sugar30 g
  • Buttermilk icon
    Buttermilk330 g
  • Bread flour icon
    Bread flour350 g
  • Pink himalayan salt flakes icon
    Pink himalayan salt flakes1 pinch
  • Butter icon
    Butter20 g
  • Mixed spice icon
    Mixed spice1 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon icon
    Ground cinnamon½ teaspoon
  • Cinnamon bark essential oil icon
    Cinnamon bark essential oil1 dash
  • Wild orange essential oil icon
    Wild orange essential oil1 dash
  • Lemon essential oil icon
    Lemon essential oil1 dash
  • Dried yeast icon
    Dried yeast7 g
  • Dried cherries icon
    Dried cherries100 g
  • Hazelnut chocolate spread icon
    Hazelnut chocolate spread10 g
  • Plain flour icon
    Plain flour3 tablespoons
  • Cocoa powder icon
    Cocoa powder3 tablespoons
  • Extra virgin olive oil icon
    Extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon
  • Water icon
    Wateras needed
  • Caster sugar icon
    Caster sugar50 g
  • Water icon
    Water75 g
    Method

  • 1. Add plain flour, sugar and buttermilk to the TM5 bowl
  • 2. Cook and let cool - 3 min, 80°C, speed 3
  • 3. Then add bread flour, pink Himalayan salt flakes, butter, buttermilk, orange zest, mixed spice, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, cinnamon bark essential oil, wild orange essential oil and lemon essential oil to the TM5 bowl
  • 4. Mix with MC in place 10 sec, speed 6
  • 5. Then add dried yeast to the TM5 bowl
  • 6. Knead for 3 min, dough
  • 7. Then add dried cherries and dark chocolate to the TM5 bowl
  • 8. Knead for 1 min, dough
  • 9. Scrape out onto floured silicone mat and wrap in a tight ball
  • 10. Prove until doubled
  • 11. Hape into buns with well floured hands. Approximately 60g per bun
  • 12. Flatten each bun in the palm of your hand
  • 13. Place a teaspoon of Notella into the middle of the dough
  • 14. Wrap the dough over the Notella and seal completely so there is no gaps in the dough
  • 15. Line a clean baking sheet with parchment paper
  • 16. Place onto lined baking sheet in a concentric circle, cover and rise until doubled
  • 17. Meanwhile make a paste for the crosses: add cake flour, cocoa powder, extra virgin olive oil and water to a clean small bowl
  • 18. Mix with teaspoon until combined
  • 19. Pipe crosses onto each bun
  • 20. Place into cold oven and bake for 20-25 minutes at 180°C
  • 21. Add caster sugar, mixed spice and water to a clean saucepan
  • 22. Heat until sugar has dissolved - medium heat
  • 23. When you remove them from the oven, brush generously with the glaze immediately
  • 24. Serve hot with lots of butter and more hazelnut spread if desired

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