Hot Cross Buns#BreadBakers

These Hot Cross Buns were perfect and delicious.   They were on my to do list for a long time.  At last I, made  six buns and in my house, the aroma / smell  as they were  baking was soooo good . 

Makes 6  buns
Ingredients
For the Buns
300 Grams All Purpose Flour
1 Sachet Instant Yeast
2 Tablespoons Heaped Caster Sugar
 Teaspoon Cinnamon powder
¼ Teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg½ Teaspoon Salt
¾ Cup Warm Milk or as required
30 Grams Unsalted Butter - softened
1 Egg - lightly beaten 

1 Teaspoon Orange zest
20 Grams Candied Mixed Peel
30 Grams Golden raisins or Currants
For the Egg Wash 
1 Egg, lightly beaten
1 Tablespoon Milk
For Crosses
50 grams All purpose flour
1 Teaspoon Caster Sugar
50+ -  Ml Water

Method 

In the  food processor combine the flour, yeast, sugar  and salt. Add the milk, butter, egg, and mix.  Knead the dough until it is silky smooth and elastic.

Now take the dough on to the work surface add the candied peel,currants, and 

knead till incorporated and then add spices,orange zest. 

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning the dough once, so the top is lightly greased. 

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until almost doubled in size.

Deflate the dough, divide into 6 equal pieces.  

Form each piece into a round ball and place on a oiled baking tray until they double in size. 

Make an egg wash of the beaten egg with  milk and with a pastry brush, brush the tops and sides of the buns.

For the crosses

Whisk the flour and sugar with enough water until it is of piping consistency. Place in a piping bag, fitted with a small plain tip ( I added a litter more water and the batter became runny )  pipe crosses on each bun.

Bake them in a preheat oven to  200°C about  18 - 20 minutes, or until the buns are nicely browned. 

Brush them with butter and place on a wire rack to cool completely .

These came out lovely, soft and delicious.

Labels : Breads, Easter Breads, Bread Bakers, Candied Fruits, Golden Raisins, Black Currants 
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