Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

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These are a little bit of work but worth the effort.

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You Will Need (19 things)

  • 3 cup Bread Flour
  • 2 1/2 cup Plain Flour
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Mixed Spice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp Yeast
  • 1/4 cup Water Warm (110 degrees)
  • 1 cup Milk Warm (110 degrees)
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1/3 cup Butter Melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

  • Crosses

  • 1 cup Flour
  • 6 tbsp Water

  • Extras

  • Egg
  • Honey

Steps (15 steps, 150 minutes)

  1. 1

    Mix the flours, sugar, cinnamon, mixed spice & salt together.

  2. 2

    Mix water & yeast together.

    Set aside until bloomed.

  3. 3

    Mix honey & milk together.

  4. 4

    Mix together half the flour mixture, milk & yeast.

    Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Add the eggs, butter & vanilla to the mixture.

    Stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Add the fruit.

    Stir through.

  7. 7

    Gradually add the remaining flour to form a dough.

  8. 8

    Cover with cling film.

    Set aside for an hour to rise.

  9. 9

    Divide the dough into 12 portions.

    Roll into balls & place onto a tray.

    Cover & leave to rise for 45 mins.

  10. 10

    Heat oven 190 degrees.

    Mix together the one cup of flour & enough water to make a thick paste.

  11. 11

    Brush the top of the buns with a beaten egg.

  12. 12

    Pipe crosses on top of the buns with the flour mixture.

  13. 13

    Bake for 20-25 mins until golden & cooked through.

  14. 14

    Brush the top of the buns with honey.

  15. 15

    Serve.