Hot cross buns

The perfect Easter delight, enjoy hot cross buns in their classic form or as a loaf or a tear and share - try toasted with butter and jam

Hot cross buns

SERVES

22

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

20

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

15

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 25g fresh yeast

  • 110g caster sugar

  • 450g baker's flour

  • 75g butter

  • ÂĽ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • 2-3 tsp mixed spice

  • 1 level tsp salt (important)

  • 2 eggs

  • 225-300ml tepid milk

  • 75g currants

  • 50g sultanas

  • 25g candied peel, chopped

  • milk

  • sugar

  • 1 egg yolk

  • For the liquid cross:

  • 50g plain flour

  • 1 tbsp butter, melted

  • 4-5 tbsp cold water

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