Recipe: hot cross buns | Local Food Britain

Recipe: hot cross buns | Local Food Britain

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This hot cross bun recipe is ideal for a rainy day when you have the time to ensure your dough rises to perfection before enjoying the results with a lovely cup of tea.

Keywords

  • Buns
  • Easter
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Ingredients

  • For the buns:
  • 625g / 1.3lb strong white flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground mixed spice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon or a mixture of cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg
  • 45g / 1.5 oz unsalted butter, cubed, plus extra for greasing
  • 85g / 3oz sugar
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1½ tsp yeast (the fast acting type)
  • 275ml / 10fl oz milk
  • 1 free-range egg
  • 85g / 3oz sultanas
  • 50 g mixed peel
  • For the topping:
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tbsp honey

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