Home-Baked Hot Cross Buns

DIFFICULTY
Average Average
COOK TIME
Under 1 hr. Under 1 hr.
SERVES
4-6 4-6
Home-Baked Hot Cross Buns
Main INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 300ml milk, plus extra for the cross
  • 70g butter
  • 560g self raising flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 85g caster sugar
  • 10g instant yeast
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp rapeseed oil
  • 75g sultanas
  • 3 tbsp apricot jam
  • Method

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • 2
    In a small pot, bring the milk to a gentle simmer. Remove from the heat, add the butter and allow it to melt completely, and then allow the mixture to cool to a lukewarm temperature.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, combine 500g flour, salt, caster sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and lemon zest and juice. Create a well and add the cooled milk mixture along with the egg, and bring together using your hand.
  • 4
    Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp tea towel. Allow to prove for 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • 5
    Remove the dough from the bowl and knead in the sultanas.
  • 6
    Separate the dough into 12 pieces. Roll into round balls and place neatly into the oiled Shallow Casserole and allow to prove for another 25 minutes.
  • 7
    Combine the remainder of the flour with enough water to form a thick paste. Place in a piping bag and pipe over each dough ball to form a cross.
  • 8
    Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Warm the apricot jam in a small pot, passing it through a sieve to remove any chunks. Remove the buns from the oven and brush with the apricot glaze. Set aside to cool and then break apart to serve.