Hot Cross Bun

Last Sunday is Palm Sunday, yesterday was Maundy Thursday,today is Good Friday and Sunday is Easter.

Join us to enjoy the hot cross bun


200ml warm milk
1 tbsp active dry yeast
500g plain flour
80g butter 
pinch of salt
60g caster sugar
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons candied mixed peel
70g dark chocolate chips

For the crosses
75g plain flour
75ml water
few drops of almond extract

For the sugar glaze
80g caster sugar
3 tablespoons water

Method

1. All ingredients into the bread machine under the dough mode
2. Cut into 16 portions
3. Rest for 2-3 hrs
4. Prepare the flour mixtures for cross
5. Pour into piping bag. Pipe a cross on the bun.
6. Bake at 200°C for 25 mins
7. Prepare the sugar glaze and brush it on the bun once it out from oven.