Bit of an explosion on the end there but I'm told it still tasted good! |
Whisk 2x8g sachets dried yeast, 1 1/4 cups warm milk and 1/4 cup caster sugar in a medium sized bowl until the sugar dissolves and then set aside for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, sift 4 cups plain flour, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp mixed spice and 1 tsp salt. Use your fingertips to rub in 60g butter until the mix resembles breadcrumbs. Into this mix add 1 cup sultanas, 1 cup dried cranberries, 2 eggs and the yeast mix and stir to combine. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for five minutes. Place the kneaded dough into a large greased bowl, cover and leave in a warm spot for 3/4 of an hour.
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Set the buns aside for 1/4 of an hour. Preheat the oven to 200c. Combine 1/4 cup SR flour and 1/4 cup water, place the mix in a freezer or snaplock bag, snip off the corner and pipe crosses on.
Bake for 10 minutes, reduce the oven to 180c and bake for a further 15 minutes. Brush the buns while they're still warm with warm and sieved apricot jam.
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Yummo!! I adore Hot Cross Buns, and they look amazing! I may just have to set aside an extra ten hours of working out in the next few days so I can make a batch of these delicious looking buns and devour them all!! :D
ReplyDeleteYum! I think I might have to poach this recipe and try some for myself! I LOVE hot cross buns. They make me so excited that easter is in the air!
ReplyDeleteThanks girls! It's a shame I don't eat them by the sounds of that but they were fun to make :) Look forward to seeing photos when you make yours!
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