Sugar, spice & ALL THINGS NICE!

Fill the house with the alluring aroma of fresh hot cross buns. Our tried-and-true recipe will sure to delight

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.