Hot cross bun recipe.
If there’s a food that’s synonymous with Easter (apart from chocolate eggs!) it’s the much-loved hot cross bun. Many fans of this holiday favourite would like to see it stocked on supermarket shelves year-round. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or satisfy post-Easter cravings, you might be surprised to learn how easy it is to whip up these treats yourself.
Here’s a recipe to create a ‘traditional’ hot cross bun – but feel free to be creative and add your own flavours and toppings to create something special to share!
Ingredients
- 4 cups plain flour
- 7g dried yeast
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp mixed spice
- 1 pinch salt
- 40g butter
- 300ml milk
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
Flour paste
- 4 cups plain flour
- 7g dried yeast
Glaze
- 4 cups plain flour
- 7g dried yeast
Equipment
- 1 microwave
- 1 bowl
- 1 baking paper
- 1 whisk
- 1 snap-lock bag
- 1 pastry brush
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Method
1. Place butter and milk into the microwave for 1½ minutes and then add the eggs. Whisk together.
2. In a separate bowl combine mixed spice flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir milk mixture through with a knife.
3. Knead well and then cover for 1-2 hours or until it has doubled in size. Leave the mixture in a warm spot to rise.
4. While in the bowl knead the dough back to its original size.
5. On a tray covered with baking paper, place 12 even balls of dough approximately 1 cm apart.
6. Allow 30 minutes to rest in a warm spot. Preheat oven to 200C.
7. Whisk together the flour paste and place into resealable sandwich bag.
8. Snip the corner off and create crosses.
9. Place into oven for 15-20 minutes.
10. Mix together water and sugar and place in the microwave for 1 minute.
11. Brush over the top of the buns and serve warm.
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