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Spicy Hot Cross Buns




Source of Recipe


Sainsbury's


List of Ingredients




15g dried yeast
150ml water, warmed
500g strong brown or plain flour
5ml spoon salt
5ml spoon ground mixed spice
2 x 5ml spoons ground cinnamon
50g soft brown sugar
50g butter
100ml milk, warmed
1 medium size egg, beaten
75g currants
25g chopped mixed peel
3 x 15ml spoons plain flour
2 x 15ml spoons milk
5ml spoon oil
2 x 15ml spoons milk, warmed
2 x 15ml spoons caster sugar

Recipe



Place the water in a small bowl, then sprinkle on the dried yeast. Stir until well blended. Leave in a warm place for 15 minutes, until frothy.

Place the flour in a large mixing bowl, then sift in the salt and spices. Stir in the sugar, then rub in the butter. Make a well in the centre of these ingredients, then pour in the yeast liquid, the milk, egg and fruit. Gradually draw in the flour, then start to knead the dough until smooth and pliable.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for a further 5 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover with greased polythene or cling film and leave in a warm place for about 2 hours, until doubled in size.

Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes. Divide the dough into 12 pieces; shape each piece into a bun, then place the buns onto a greased tray and cover with greased polythene and leave in a warm place for about 25 minutes, until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas Mark 6.

To make the paste: Place the flour in a small bowl then gradually stir in the milk and oil to form a thick smooth batter. Spoon into a small piping bag fitted with a 5mm plain nozzle. Pipe a cross on the top of each bun.


Serves 12.