Hot Cross Buns: A Traditional South African Recipe

Hot Cross Buns: A Traditional South African Recipe

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These hot cross buns aren't just for Easter – you can enjoy them all year round! Serve with a Muscadel to complement the fruit & spice of the bun.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups (500g) flour
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) all spice
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) ground cloves
  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) nutmeg
  • 60g (70ml) castor sugar
  • 15g instant dried yeast
  • 1 tsp (5ml) salt
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk
  • 1/3 cup (100ml) water
  • 80g butter
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup (125ml) mixed dried candied fruit, chopped
  • ½ cup (125ml) raisins
  • 1 cup (250ml) flour
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) sugar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • ¼ cup (60ml) water
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) sugar

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