Hot Cross Buns

(Makes 24)
Ingredients

For the Bun

• 350ml milk, lightly warmed
• 30g fresh yeast or 14g dried yeast
• 650g bakers flour (strong flour)
• 20g mixed spice
• 270g currants
• 80g salted butter
• 80g raisins
• 100g sultanas
• 70g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 5g salt
  
  

For the Crosses

• 230g flour
• 2g baking powder
• 40g butter
• 200-250ml water
  
  

For the Glaze

• 125ml water
• 125g sugar
• 2g powdered gelatine
  
  

Method

For the Glaze

Boil together to a syrup consistency. Set aside.

For the Crosses

Combine together to form a thick paste, & pipe onto buns just before baking. 

For the Bun

Dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Sift together the dry ingredients & add the milk, egg & butter & mix together. Add the dried fruit, & knead to form a ball. Cover & allow to double in size. Roll into approx. 75g balls & place on a baking tray. Allow to almost double in size, & pipe crosses on them. Bake 220ºC for 10 mins then reduce the oven to 190ºC & bake 10-12mins. Brush with glaze while hot & enjoy hot or cold with butter & a cup of tea.