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    Lemon Cross Buns


    Source of Recipe


    Hookery Cookery (Alwyn Jones)

    Recipe Introduction


    Lemony variation of the traditional Easter bun with a tangy mamrmalade glaze.

    List of Ingredients




    12 oz strong plain flour
    3 oz superfine sugar
    3 oz cube butter
    1 tsp Salt
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    2 eggs, beaten
    1 tbsp. Lemon marmalade
    1/2 tsp Ground cardamom
    5 oz milk, warmed
    2 tsp yeast
    grated rind of 1 lemon

    Recipe



    Pre-heat oven to 400F

    Sieve the flour, spices, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl

    Rub in the butter and stir in the yeast and lemon rind

    Beat in the eggs and milk until and knead to form a soft dough

    Place in a greased bowl, cover and leave in a warm place until it has doubled in size.

    Knead again until smooth then divide into eight pieces

    Shape into rolls, cut a cross on the tops and place on a baking sheet

    Cover and leave until the rolls have doubled in size

    Brush with egg wash then place in the oven for 15-20 minutes by when they should be a golden brown in colour

    Warm the marmalade and brush over the tops of the rolls

    Serve while still warm

 

 

 


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