Hot cross buns
Makes: 20
Prep time: 2 hrs
Ingredients
- 8 cups flour
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 4 T sugar
- 1 pkt instant yeast
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 T mixed spice
- 3 T cinnamon
- 1 cup sultanas
- 3⁄4 cup flour
- 1 T sugar
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄4 cup warm jam
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Method
1. In a bowl combine milk, butter, sugar and yeast. Allow to stand for 10 minutes until frothy. Add eggs and mix. Sift flour, salt and spices. Add sultanas, and mix until a sticky dough forms.
2. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Coat a bowl with oil or cooking spray. Place dough and cover with damp cloth to rest in warm place and double its volume.
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3. Divide dough into small balls, place on baking tray, cover with damp cloth and leave to rise further for 30 minutes.
4. Mix flour, sugar and water. Place in a piping bag fitted with a small round nozzle. Create crosses on the buns. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and brush with warm jam.
