A few weeks ago, I promised on a thread to upload my hot cross bun recipe for those who asked for it. So here it is below.
I usually half the quantities if I'm not having family visiting.
Marydoll’s Hot Cross Bun Recipe
Put in a bowl:
1½lb (450g) strong white flour (you can substitute 8oz 225g of wholemeal flour)
2tsp salt
2tsp mixed spice (I put in more, as my family like them spicy)
Rub in 2oz (50g) of butter.
Stir in 2oz (50g) caster sugar
And 6oz (150g) currants/ sultanas/raisins.
Sprinkle 1 sachet (7oz) of Easy blend yeast into the mixture and mix well.
Warm ¾ pt (375ml) milk in a saucepan or microwave, it should be warm, but not hot.
Add the warm milk to the flour mixture with 2 beaten eggs.
Mix well into the flour mixture until it forms a soft, but not sticky dough.
If, after all the flour, milk and eggs have been mixed the dough still feels tight, add a little extra warm milk, a bit at a time.
Turn out dough and knead for about ten minutes or use a dough hook in a mixer.
Put dough in a large oiled poly bag or cover the bowl with cling film and leave in a warm place for 45-60 mins until doubled in size.
It can also be put in the fridge and left overnight to rise, just remember to let it come back to room temperature, before baking.
Turn out on a floured surface and knead again.
Roll into shape and leave to rise again for approx. 35 mins.
Mix 5oz plain flour, pinch of salt and 8tbs water to make dough for crosses. Pipe onto the buns or miss that stage out.
Bake, 400°C, 200°F or Gas 6 for 10-15 minutes.
Dissolve 2tbs caster sugar in 4tbs milk, heat 20 secs in microwave and paint over the buns, once they come out of the oven.
Enjoy. They are nice toasted the following day.
so I stopped making them. Thanks for remembering and going to the trouble Marydoll !Is this behaviour appropriate.
