Mini Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns

• None None Mini Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns
• 1/2 cup milk, warmed
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 1/2 tbsp butter, chopped
• 3.5 oz milk chocolate chips
• 1 None egg
• None None Icing for Crosses
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Lightly grease an 8 inch square cake pan.
2. Combine milk, yeast and sugar. Set aside in a warm place for 5-10 mins, until mixture is frothy.
3. Meanwhile, sift flour and cinnamon into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add chocolate chips.
4. Whisk egg into yeast mixture then add to flour mixture and mix into a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 mins, until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for 40 mins, or until doubled in size.
5. Lightly knead dough to de-gas. Divide into 32 pieces. Knead each piece until smooth then shape into rounds and arrange in pan. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel and let proof in a warm place for 20 mins, until doubled in size.
6. Meanwhile, to make the icing for the crosses, mix flour, cocoa powder and 2 tbsp water to create a smooth paste. Transfer to a piping bag.
7. Pipe crosses on buns then bake for 12-15 mins, until golden brown.
8. To make the glaze, combine 1/4 cup water and 2 tbsp sugar. Stir over low heat for 2-3 mins, until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil, without stirring. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 mins, until mixture thickens slightly. Brush over hot buns then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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