Hot Cross Buns Recipe

1. Sieve the Strong White Flour into a large mixing bowl. Then add the Cinnamon, Mixed Spice and Salt. Briefly mix together.
2. Cube the Butter then add to the mixing bowl. Work the mixture with your fingertips until you're left with a consistency like fine breadcrumbs.
3. Make a well in the middle then add the Caster Sugar, Yeast, the Egg and warm Milk. Mix with a wooden spoon then form a ball of dough with your hands.
4. Pour in the Dried Fruit and briefly knead into the dough. Then place the dough on a floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes.
5. Cover the dough in a greased bowl for 1 hour 30 minutes to prove.
6. Next, separate the dough into 12 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Squash slightly then place on a sheet of greaseproof paper. Cover and leave to prove again for 1 hour.
7. In a small bowl mix the Plain Flour with 2 tbsp of water to make a paste. Place into a freezer bag and cut a slit in it to make a piping bag. Then pipe crosses on the buns.
8. Place in an oven preheated to 220c/430f for 15-20 minutes. When risen and golden, remove from the oven.
9. Whilst still hot, brush each hot cross bun with Golden Syrup.
10. Leave to cool then your homemade hot cross buns are ready to enjoy.

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