Can you use powdered hot chocolate to make buns?

You can absolutely use powdered hot chocolate to make buns! It's a fun way to add chocolate flavor and a beautiful brown color.

Here's how you can incorporate it:

* In the dough: Add powdered hot chocolate directly to your dry ingredients (flour, sugar, etc.) when mixing the dough. Start with a small amount (about 1 tablespoon per cup of flour) and adjust to taste.

* In the glaze: Mix powdered hot chocolate with powdered sugar and milk to make a delicious chocolate glaze for the buns.

* As a topping: Sprinkle powdered hot chocolate over the buns after baking for an extra chocolatey kick.

Tips:

* Use unsweetened powdered hot chocolate: This will give you the most control over the sweetness of your buns.

* Adjust the amount of sugar: You may need to reduce the amount of sugar in your recipe if using powdered hot chocolate, as it will add some sweetness.

* Experiment with different flavors: You can add other ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or even a pinch of cinnamon to your buns for extra flavor.

Examples of recipes:

* Chocolate Chip Hot Chocolate Buns: Use a basic brioche or milk bread dough recipe and add powdered hot chocolate to the dough. Fold in chocolate chips and bake.

* Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate Buns: Add powdered hot chocolate to the dough and top with a chocolate glaze made with powdered hot chocolate.

Enjoy your delicious chocolatey buns!