Recipe:
635g bread flour
1 packet (7g) instant yeast
115g organic sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1/4 cup high quality chai
1/4 cup cocoa powder
75g unsalted dairy free butter, melted
435ml plant based milk, warmed (about 90-110F)
1 flax egg
1/4 cup fresh orange zest
75g dairy free chocolate chips
75g golden raisins, soaked
Piping mixture —
100g bread flour
50g organic sugar
80ml water
Glaze —
110g organic sugar
60ml water
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In a large mixing bowl, add yeast, sugar, flour, spices, and cocoa powder. Whisk to combine.
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Add milk, butter, flax egg, and orange zest. Whisk to combine again until dough forms. Knead by hand for 7-10 mins or with a dough hook on a stand mixer for 5-7 mins.
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Place in a lightly oiled bowl and proof until doubled in a warm area, about 1 hr.
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Punch dough down. Add raisins and chocolate chips. Incorporate into dough with hands or stand mixer.
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Divide into 4 oz pieces then shape into balls. Place in a greased 9”x13” baking pan. Cover and let rise again, about 30-45 mins.
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Preheat oven to 350F halfway into proofing. When dough is puffy and touching, put in oven.
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Make piping mixture; combine flour, water, and sugar then add to a piping bag. Pipe crosses on buns.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes. While baking, make glaze. Add sugar and water to a pan, heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
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Remove buns and brush with glaze then serve when cooled to warm.
Enjoy! 😊
by dedetable