With Easter in sight, it’s time to share our delicious hot cross bun recipe! Enjoy!
Method
Mix together milk, yeast and sugar.
Mix together the milk mixture, butter, and egg and whisk to combine. Combine 1/2 flour, salt,
Combine milk mixture and sultana mixture together and then cover with damp tea towel. Leave for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly flour workspace and knead dough until it is smooth and elastic. Divide dough into portions and shape into balls. Arrange onto an oven tray and rest for 30 minutes.
Mix remaining flour and water into a smooth paste. Place in piping bag and then pipe a cross onto each ball of dough.
Place in oven for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 180°C and continue baking until golden and cooked through.
Cool buns. Place jam in saucepan over high heat until jam melts. Strain. Brush jam over buns.
Serve