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Black Garlic, Bacon & Cheese Hot Cross Buns

• baking • black garlic cloves • easter • entertaining • hot cross buns • savoury

Featuring Noosa Black Garlic

Soft, fluffy, bakery-style buns — but make them savoury.

These Black Garlic, Bacon & Cheese Hot Cross Buns take a classic and elevate it with the rich, sweet umami of Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Paste folded through the dough, then finished with a luxurious black garlic butter.

Packed with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar and creamy Dutch-style goat’s cheese, these buns are deeply savoury, beautifully aromatic and irresistibly moreish.

Perfect for Easter… or any time you want something a little bit special.

Recipe Details

Makes: 12 buns
Prep time: 30 minutes (+ proving)
Cook time: 20–25 minutes

Ingredients

Dough

  • 500 g bread flour

  • 7 g (1 sachet) dry yeast

  • 1 tbsp caster sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 250 ml warm milk

  • 1 egg

  • 50 g butter, melted

  • 2 tbsp Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Black Garlic Paste

Fillings

  • 200 g streaky bacon, cooked and chopped

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

  • ½ cup Dutch-style goat’s cheese, grated or crumbled

  • 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped

  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Cross Mixture

  • ½ cup plain flour

  • Water, to form a smooth paste

Black Garlic Butter

Method

1. Activate the yeast

In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar and yeast.

Set aside for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the dough

In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine:

  • flour

  • salt

Add:

  • yeast mixture

  • egg

  • melted butter

  • Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Paste

Mix and knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes).

(The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.)

3. First prove

Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and leave in a warm place for ~1 hour, or until doubled in size.

4. Add fillings & shape

Punch down the dough and gently knead through:

  • bacon

  • cheddar

  • goat’s cheese

  • chives

Divide into 12 equal portions and roll into smooth balls.

Place into a lined baking tray, slightly touching.

5. Second prove

Cover and allow to rise again for 30–40 minutes, until puffy.

6. Pipe the crosses

Mix flour and water into a thick paste.

Pipe crosses over each bun.

7. Bake

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

8. Finish with black garlic butter

While still warm, brush generously with black garlic butter.

Serve

Serve warm, split open and enjoy as is — or take it further with:

  • a fried egg

  • extra melted cheese

  • or additional butter

Serving Suggestions

Perfect for:

  • Easter brunch

  • gourmet breakfast sandwiches

  • elevated lunchboxes

  • entertaining platters

Pair with:

  • good coffee

  • fresh juice

  • or a glass of sparkling

Why Black Garlic Works Here

This is all about balance:

  • Bacon + cheese → rich, savoury

  • Caramelized Black Garlic Paste & Black Garlic Cloves → sweet, umami depth

  • Goat’s cheese → creamy, slightly tangy

The black garlic enhances every element — creating a flavour that is both comforting and elevated.

The Takeaway

Hot cross buns… but not as you know them.

This is Noosa Black Garlic comfort baking — savoury, indulgent, and completely unforgettable.

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