Classic Hot Cross Buns Recipes: My Family’s - How to Cooking

Ingredients

• 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (7g or 2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp mixed spice (or cinnamon/nutmeg)
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warm
• ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup (150g) mixed dried fruit (currants, raisins, sultanas)
• ¼ cup (30g) candied orange peel (optional)
• 2 tbsp (30g) all-purpose flour (for the cross)
• Water (to make a paste)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• 2 tbsp apricot jam
• 1 tbsp water