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Hot Cross Buns

  • 24 Apr 2011 5:52 PM
    Message # 576801
    Deleted user
    I made these over Easter and they turned out really nice.  I did add the sultanas for my husband (but picked them out as I was eating). I have never made buns before, so guess they are fool proof. More spices could be added if you wanted to.

    Breadmaker Hot Cross Buns

    Cooking Time: 20 min

    Serves: 16

    Ingredients: 

    Dough

    1 egg
    40g margarine
    310ml water (I used about ½ milk ½ water)
    60g dextrose
    ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    520g plain flour
    2 ½ teaspoons dry yeast
    ¾ cup sultanas
    1 tablespoon plain flour, extra

    Crosses

    80g plain flour
    80ml water
    1 teaspoon dextrose

    Glaze

    2 tablespoons water
    1 tablespoon dextrose

    Method: 

    1.Place all dough ingredients into bread pan except sultanas and extra flour in the order listed. Place pan into bread machine. Select dough cycle.


    2.Toss sultanas in extra flour; place in breadmaker 15 minutes after cycle has started (some breadmakers will have a 15 minute timer).


    3.Preheat oven to 200°c. Lightly grease a baking tray.


    4.Once cycle has finished; remove dough form breadmaker onto a lightly floured bench top. Lightly knead then divide dough into 16 balls. 5.Place balls close together onto tray; cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.


    6.Combine flour, water and sugar to make paste for crosses. Place paste in a piping bag and pipe crosses onto each bun.


    7.Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden.


    8.Meanwhile, combine water and dextrose  in a microwave jug and heat on Medium for 1-2 minutes or until warm. Brush over hot buns.


    Last modified: 24 Apr 2011 5:52 PM | Deleted user
  • 01 Apr 2012 7:32 AM
    Reply # 873713 on 576801
    Deleted user

    Can you make these without a breadmaker?

     

    Sue

  • 01 Apr 2012 7:06 PM
    Reply # 874046 on 576801
    Deleted user
    Hi Sue, you can most definitely make it without a breadmaker, and it's a great workout! Instead of putting the dough in the machine, mix the ingredients in a bowl.  Put on a well floured surface and knead.  You need to knead roughly about 10 minutes or until it's nice and elastic (when pressed the dough should bounce back). Machines are easier because it does take out that step of kneading, but I find it more fun because as I said it's a great workout!
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