Hot cross buns - recipe

Ingredients

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1
Put the flour, sugar, spice, yeast and salt into a bowl.

For this step you'll need:
- 250g Very strong white bread flour
- 250g Very strong wholemeal bread flour
- 1tsp Mixed spice
- 50g Unrefined golden caster sugar
2
Stir in the milk, butter and egg to form a soft dough.

For this step you'll need:
- 250ml Milk (whole)
- 50g Butter (unsalted)
- 1 Egg(s) (free range)
3
Mix in the dried fruits of your choice along with the zest of the orange.

For this step you'll need:
- 100g Raisins or sultanas,currants
- 1 Orange zest
4

Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
5

Place in a clean bowl and cover with a clean tea towel and leave to prove. The dough will double in size, this can take up to an hour.
6

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6). Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape then place on a lightly floured baking tray.
7
Brush with egg wash and finish the buns with a cross made from the shortcrust pastry.

For this step you'll need:
- 1 Egg glaze to finish
- 50g Shortcrust pastry to finish
8

Glaze once more and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

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