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Hot Cross Bun Recipe

These Traditional Hot Cross Buns are lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and are full of juicy fruit with a sweet glaze topping.  A must try this Easter! What is Easter without Hot Cross Buns?
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups Flour
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 tsp Dried Yeast
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Margarine Melted
  • 1 cup Milk warm
  • 1 Egg whisked
  • 1 cup Fruit Cake Mix

Instructions

  • Brush a baking tray with margarine
  • Sift the dry ingredients together. 
  • Add fruit.
  • Make a well in the center then add egg, margarine and milk mix with a spoon till it is combined. 
  • Use your hand and mix till it comes together. 
  • Turn out on a floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in a large greased bowl. 
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Put in a warm draught-free place to proof for 2 hour or until dough has double in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Punch the dough down to its normal size. 
  • Knead for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Divide into 6 or 8 portions. 
  • Shape into balls. 
  • Place on a prepared baking tray. 
  • Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes.

Cross Paste

  • Mix ¼ cup plain flour with 2 tablespoons water to a smooth paste.
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a 2 mm nozzle. 
  • Pipe lines along the centre of the buns. 
  • Repeat in the opposite direction to make a cross. 
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Glaze

  • Place 1/3 cup of water and 1/3 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. 
  • Cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes or until sugar has melted and syrup thickens slightly.
  • Once the Hot Cross Buns are baked brush the glaze over the Hot Cross Buns