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Hot Cross Buns
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Hot Cross Buns

Enjoy fresh from the oven spread with butter. Make these any time of year and simply leave off the pastry cross.

Preparation Time 45 minutes
Baking Time 20 minutes
Portions 8 large buns
Skill Level Medium
Average Rating 5 stars
 

Hot Cross Buns Ingredients

250 grams Very Strong Bread Flour (Allinson Premium White) For the Dough Very Strong Bread Flour (Allinson Premium White)
250 grams Very Strong Bread Flour (Allinson Premium Wholemeal) For the Dough Very Strong Bread Flour (Allinson Premium Wholemeal)
1 sachet Easy Bake Yeast (Allinson) For the Dough Easy Bake Yeast (Allinson)
1 tsp Mixed Spice, For the Dough
1 tsp Salt For the Dough
50 grams Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's) For the Dough Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's)
250 ml JUST MILK For the Dough JUST MILK
1 Happy Eggs For the Dough Happy Eggs
50 grams Butter For the Dough, Softened
100 grams Raisins For the Dough , Sultanas or currants
1 Orange For the dough, grated zest
Egg Wash, To finish
50 grams Shortcrust pastry , To finish
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How to make Hot Cross Buns

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  1. Put the flour, sugar, spice, yeast and salt into a bowl.
  2. Stir in the milk, butter and egg to form a soft dough. method tip
  3. Mix in the dried fruits of your choice along with the zest of the orange.
  4. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. method tip
  5. Place in a clean bowl and cover with a clean tea towel and leave to prove. The dough will double in size, this can take up to an hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape then place on a lightly floured baking tray. method tip
  7. Brush with egg wash and finish the buns with a cross made from the shortcrust pastry.
  8. Glaze once more and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
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Reviews

Read all reviews (2) | Average rating: 5 stars

"Baked two batches of these now, with Dried Active Yeast, both very successful. For the second batch, as I had run out of oranges, I used 50g mixed peel and a mixture of sultanas and raisins - they vanished into friends and family quicker than snow melting on the Sahara's sands."

31-03-2010 | Author: Dafyddapcennydd | 5 stars

"Great recipie! very very very yummy, more please!"

27-03-2010 | Author: themumcook | 5 stars

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