Hot Cross Buns

Celebrate Jesus.. or just eat good

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, mix all the dough ingredients except butter, until no dry flour clumps are visible. (Low speed 4 minutes in a Spiral/ Planetary mixer)

Step 2

Switch to high speed mixing to develop gluten, until dough appear smooth. (High speed 4 minutes in a Spiral/ Planetary mixer)

Step 3

Add and mix softened unsalted butter into the dough. Low speed 4 minutes in a Spiral/ Planetary mixer)

Step 4

Mix till smooth, then add raisins

Step 5

Proof, for 30 minutes, then flip out onto a table

Step 6

Divide into 12 equal pieces, and shape into ball

Step 7

Place neatly on a sheet tray to proof

Step 8

Combine water and flour, put into piping bag, and pipe onto the proofed buns

Step 9

Bake for 22 minutes, or until adequately brown

Step 10

Glaze with diluted jam

Step 11

And there you go