This Easter, indulge in a delightful twist on tradition with our chocolate hot cross buns. Crafted using gluten-free flour, dairy-free butter and milk, and topped with thick chocolate icing crosses, these buns promise a soft, rich, and utterly satisfying Easter breakfast.

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns (Gluten-Free)
Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 344 kcal
Ingredients
Chocolate dough
- 4 cups gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2-1/2 tsp. active yeast
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 2-1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Egg wash
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp. water
Chocolate icing
- 3 Tbsp. agave syrup
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp. gluten-free flour
Instructions
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In large bowl add flour, sugar, cocoa powder and yeast. Mix until well combined.
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In saucepan on low heat, add butter and half portion of milk. Cook until butter is completely melted.
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Remove from heat and mix in remaining milk and allow to cool so yeast can activate.
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Add milk and eggs to dry ingredients. Using hand mixer or a stand mixer, mix dough until wet ingredients are incorporated and dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
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Add chocolate chips to dough. Using hands, knead dough until chocolate chips are mixed in dough.
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Shape dough into ball and cover bowl with plastic wrap.
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Add bowl to warm area and let dough rise for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
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Lightly grease a 9×13-in baking dish or baking sheet.
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Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into ball and add them to baking dish.
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Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and set aside for about 30 minutes until dough balls double in size.
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Meanwhile, mix the egg yolk with water. Once risen, brush dough balls with egg yolk.
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Make chocolate icing in small bowl with cocoa powder, agave syrup and flour. Mix until well combined and chocolate syrup is formed.
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Add icing to piping bag and trace crosses over dough balls.
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Bake hot cross buns at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
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Serve warm with butter. Store in an airtight container for about 3- 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Hot Cross Buns (Gluten-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 111mg5%
Potassium 111mg3%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 454IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.