Hot cross buns

approx. 6 cups strong bread flour (plain)

2 1/2 cups warm water

l tablespoon dry yeast

2 tablespoons brown sugar

60g melted unsalted butter

1 egg

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons mixed spice

1/2 cup currants

1/2 cup sultanas

1/4 cup plain flour

cold water

l teaspoon gelatine

l tablespoon sugar

l tablespoon hot water

Place half the flour in a large bowl. Add water, oil, yeast, salt, sugar, egg, dried fruit and spice and mix well. Add enough more flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic. Form into a ball and place into a clean, greased bowl.

Cover and let rise l hour or until doubled. Punch down and shape into 24 small buns. Place side by side in a greased lamington tray or similar. Cover lightly and let rise 30 minutes.

Place plain flour in a bowl and add enough water to make a paste. Fill into a small plastic bag and cut a tiny  hole across the corner. Pipe crosses over rolls. Bake in a preheated  200C oven for 25 minutes or until well browned.

Meanwhile mix gelatine, sugar and hot water together. Remove rolls from tray and place right side up on a rack. Brush immediately with gelatine mixture. Cool on rack.

Makes 24.

 

 

 

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