optional 40g dark chocolate chunks, minimum 70% cacao
2tbspgluten free flour plus 2tbsp water for the crosses
Instructions
Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl
Place the milk and syrup into a glass measuring jug and heat in a microwave on high power for 30 seconds until just warm. Stir well
Add the milk and syrup mixture to the dry ingredients along with the egg, melted coconut oil and zest of the orange
Stir well until it comes together into a dough, then, using your hands knead until smooth
If using the chocolate chunks, add them to the dough now and knead evenly through the mixture
Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll into balls
Place each bun onto a lined baking tray, leaving some space between them to allow them to rise
Boil the kettle and pour boiling water into another baking tray to approx. 1cm deep
Place the tray with the boiling water into the bottom of your oven, then place your buns on the shelf above. Close the oven door and leave for 1 hour
Once the hour is up, remove the buns from the oven and turn it on to 200 degrees/180 degree fan/gas mark 5
Brush the buns with milk then mix 2tbsp of my flour blend with 2 tbsp water to create a paste
Either pipe the flour paste into a cross shape on the buns, or drizzle it over in a cross pattern
Once the oven has got to the correct temperature place the buns in the oven (the tray with water in will still be in the bottom of the oven...leave it there) and bake for 20 minutes
Notes
Nutrition data is for information only and does not include optional extra chocolate or dried fruit.