Hormone-Supportive Matcha Elixir Hot Cross Buns (Easter Wellness Recipe)

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 3 cups plain flour (or GF flour blend)

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tbsp matcha powder

• 1 scoop Fertile You Hormone Elixir (Lemon or Natural)

• 7g sachet dried yeast

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice), warmed

• 3–4 Medjool dates, chopped

• 50g coconut oil or butter, melted

• 1 egg (or flax egg)

Cross Mixture:

• 1/4 cup flour

• 4 tbsp water

Optional Glaze:

• 1 tbsp maple syrup + 1 tbsp warm water

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast: Warm the almond milk and pour into a bowl. Add yeast and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, matcha, elixir powder, and salt. Add the melted oil and egg. Stir in the yeast mixture.

3. Add dates: Fold in chopped Medjool dates for a soft, naturally sweet finish.

4. Knead: Knead for 8–10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

5. Shape buns: Divide into 8–10 balls and place on a lined baking tray. Cover and let rise for another 30–40 minutes.

6. Add the cross: Mix flour and water into a thick paste. Pipe crosses on top of each bun.

7. Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes or until golden.

8. Optional glaze: Brush warm buns with maple syrup for a glossy, naturally sweet finish.