HOT CROSS BUNS (NO ABM)
I made these using 3 different recipes (more spice, more fruit, good method). Aussies-I uses Woolworths Select mixed dried fruit but picked out the glace cherries! Prep time doesn't include all the rising and so on. They took 2 hours to make start to finish, but I Face Booked and got dinner ready while they were rising!
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 40m
Yield 16 buns
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the yeast, sugar and tepid milk in a bowl, cover with cling wrap.
- Stand in a warm place (approx 10 mins) until mixture foams and froths.
- Sift flour and spices into a large bowl.
- Rub in butter using a broad bladed knife then finish with fingertips.
- Toss the fruit through the flour, to coat the fruit.
- Stir in yeast/sugar/milk micture, the lightly beaten egg and mix to a sticky dough.
- Cover with cling wrap and stand in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until dough has doubled in size.
- Grease a square, deep sided cake pan (20-25cm)
- Knock down the dough and gently knead on a lightly floured surface for approximately 5 minutes until dough is smooth and silky.
- 1Cut dough in half, knead lightly, cut each half in half again and continue until you have 16 balls of dough.
- 1Place balls into greased cooking pan, cover with cling wrap and stand in a warm place for 10-15 minutes until the dough has risen to the top. 4 x 4 balls in each row
- To make the flour paste, combine the flour sugar and water to form a thick paste. Cover with cling wrap, or place into piping bag with medium sized round nozzle attached. I used a zip lock bag with a corner cut out.
- Either pipe or drizzle flour paste into 'cross' shape on top of each bun - keep piping fluid by doing four at a time, first in one direction then rotate the pan and complete the cross.
- Preheat oven to 200DegC
- When buns have risen bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Turn out onto tea towel then place wire rack on top, invert and cool (top side up).
- Mix caster sugar with boiling water and brush generously over each bun while still warm.
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Leviathan
[email protected]Overall, I thought these hot cross buns were pretty good. They were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. I would definitely make them again.
Mental Jutt
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the dough next time.
Letania Narain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my hot cross buns turned out a little too dense. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I'll try again next time.
Mpagi Hassan
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I would add a little more butter or milk to the dough next time.
emily mejia
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of hot cross buns, but these were actually really good. The dough was soft and fluffy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely make these again.
Md Ferbous Monbol
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and flavorful, and they were a big hit with my family and friends.
Devin smith
[email protected]I made these hot cross buns for my family and they loved them! They were so soft and fluffy, and the spices gave them a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making these again for Easter.
Despite Adu Nkansah
[email protected]These hot cross buns were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the buns turned out perfectly golden brown. The spices were also perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.
Arzoo gill
[email protected]I've been looking for a good hot cross bun recipe for ages, and this one is definitely it. The buns were perfect: soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. I'll be making these every Easter from now on.
Calvin Kioni
[email protected]I made these hot cross buns for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They were so soft and flavorful, and the crosses on top were a nice touch.
ikra keyaa
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a hit with my family and friends. They were so light and fluffy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again for Easter brunch.
Mondli Zondo
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these hot cross buns turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the buns were delicious. I especially liked the hint of orange zest in the dough.
Maliha Ji
[email protected]I've tried many hot cross bun recipes, but this one is by far the best. The buns were perfectly spiced and had a lovely golden brown crust. They were also incredibly soft and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again for Easter.
St Sakib
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a delight to make and even better to eat! The dough was so soft and fluffy, and the spices gave them a wonderful flavor. I'll definitely be making these again soon.