Mini hot cross buns

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsPlain flour
1teaspoonCaster sugar
1teaspoonDried yeast
¼pintLuke warm milk
2Floz water; warm
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonMixed spice
2ouncesCaster sugar
2ouncesMelted butter
1Egg; beaten
1ounceCurrants
1ounceMixed peel

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F/gas 5.

Sift ¼ of the flour with 1tsp of caster sugar. Add the yeast, milk and water and stir well. Leave in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a bowl place the rest of the flour, salt, spice and sugar.

Melt the butter and stir into the beaten egg and yeast mixture. Stir in the flour, currants and peel.

Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth then divide into 16 pieces.

Place on a tray and leave to double in size. Make a cross on top of each bun then bake for 20 minutes.

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