Hot Cross Buns with Orange and White Chocolate

Name: Hot Cross Buns with Orange and White Chocolate
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: European, American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water (110F); 1 tablespoon yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour - you may need a bit more); 1 cup milk (110F); 3 large eggs (room temperature, separate one egg white out); 6 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed); 2 tablespoons orange zest; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cardamom; 1 cup white chocolate chips; reserved egg white; 1 tablespoon cream; sugar crystals for sprinkling; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:20min

Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter treat that has a tradition that goes back centuries. This updated version is perfect for those that dislike dried fruit - white chocolate chips are substituted for the raisins and currants. Some experience with yeast doughs helpful.

Updated at: Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:19:11 GMT