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HOT CROSS BUNS
INGREDIENTS For the buns: • 4 cups flour • 1 packet (10g) instant yeast • ¼ cup sugar • 1 tsp salt • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp mixed spice • ½ cup raisins or sultanas • 1 cup warm milk • ¼ cup melted butter • 1 egg For the cross: ½ cup flour 4 tbsp water (to make a thick paste) For the glaze: 2 tbsp honey or apricot jam 1 tbsp hot water INSTRUCTIONS MAKE THE CRUST 1. Make the dough In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and spices. Stir in raisins. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1
hour, until doubled in size. 2. Shape the buns Punch down the dough and divide it into 10–12 balls. Place them in a greased cast-iron pot, leaving a little space between each. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. 3. Add the cross Mix flour and water into a thick paste. Pipe or drizzle a cross over each bun. 4. Cook on the fire Place the pot over low to medium coals (or a gas hob on low). Put a few hot coals on the lid for even heat. Bake for 30–40 minutes, checking occasionally. If browning too fast, move to cooler coals. 5. Glaze and enjoy Mix honey or apricot jam with hot water. Brush over buns while still warm for a glossy finish.
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