White Choc Chai Hot Cross Buns
A Twist on the Traditional - Friday Food Chat with Kath
The Easter baking has finally begun!
Starting me off this Easter baking season, are these White Chocolate Chai Hot Cross Buns.
I first made these a few years ago, after I got some of this ground chai spice blend. I paired it with some Caramilk baking chips and that batch of hot cross buns turned out very nice indeed!
This year I decided I needed to make them again, and actually record and share the recipe.
I’ve used the same chai spice mix as I did originally, anything like this that is ground up into a powder will work well especially if it is more a spice blend than a chai latte blend. You can also create your own if you have a few spices at home (cardamom, ginger, cinnamon etc). I do recommend the one I’ve linked from Gewürzhaus however, it has a great flavour and is excellent for baking.
I’ve used white chocolate chips or bits for this recipe. Caramilk baking chips are also great, just stick to something like a chocolate chip that will hold its shape whilst baking.
Have you started making hot cross buns yet? I think another batch are in my near future!
If you are after more Easter baking inspiration, take a look at my newsletter from last week that has lots more suggestions.
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Hot Cross Bun Shortbread
If making hot cross buns at home feels too much, or you don’t have time, try these hot cross bun inspired shortbread. Much quicker to make, but just as delicious.
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