Classic Hot Cross Buns

Name: Classic Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500 g strong white bread flour or all-purpose (BL80); 80 g soft brown sugar; ½ tsp fine sea salt; 23 g fresh yeast (7g fast action dried yeast or 2 tsp); 300 ml milk; 1 medium egg; 60 g butter; 200 g sultanas (or rasins); 60 g plain or all-purpose flour (BL55); 60-70 ml water; 100 ml water; 80 g caster or granulated white sugar

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

Who doesn't love a warm hot cross bun served with lashings of butter! These deliciously spiced currant buns, date back to the 12th century and are traditionally enjoyed on Good Friday at Easter.

Updated at: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:50:20 GMT