Hot cross buns
MAKES 20
PREP+ COOK TIME 1 HOUR
3 level teaspoons dry yeast
1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar
1 cup (250ml) warm milk
4 cups (600g) plain flour
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
80g butter, chopped
1 cup (160g) sultanas
2 tablespoons mixed peel
1 egg, beaten lightly
1/3 cup (80ml) warm water, approximately
FLOUR PASTE
1/4 cup (35g) plain flour
2 teaspoons caster sugar
2 tablespoons cold water, approximately
GLAZE
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 level teaspoon powdered gelatine
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 Combine yeast with one tablespoon of the sugar and all the milk in a small jug. Whisk until yeast is dissolved. Cover the jug and stand in a warm place for about 10 minutes or until the mixture is frothy.
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