Vegan hot cross buns

Easy Homemade Hot Cross Buns

Makes 8.

 

Introducing a special Easter-themed recipe of the month from Lincoln Place.

 

We all love shop-bought Hot Cross Buns, but have you ever tried baking them from scratch? Have a go at our homemade Hot Cross Buns recipe for a bit of an extra challenge this Easter. This easy recipe makes 8 buns with minimal preparation and cooking time.

 

Been cooking up a storm lately? We’re always on the lookout for standout recipes from our residents! Submit your favourite dish to info@lincolnplace.com.au for a chance to be our featured recipe of the month.

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

For the buns:

500g white bread flour

½ tsp salt

2 tsp mixed spice

50g caster sugar

50g butter

chopped into cubes

200g mixed dried fruit

7g sachet easy-blend dried yeast

200ml milk

2 eggs

For the crosses & glaze:

3 tbsp plain flour

Method

Step 1. Tip the flour into a bowl and stir in the salt, mixed spice and sugar.

Step 2. Rub in the butter with your fingertips. Stir in the dried fruit, then sprinkle over the yeast and stir in. Gently warm the milk so it is hot, but still cool enough to put your finger in for a couple of seconds. Beat with the eggs, then pour into the dried ingredients.

Step 3. Using a blunt knife, mix the ingredients to a moist dough, then leave to soak for 5 mins. Take out of the bowl and cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.

Step 4. Shape the dough into buns on a floured surface. Space apart on a baking sheet, cover loosely with cling film, then leave in a warm place until half again in size. This will take 45 mins- 1 hr 15 mins, depending on how warm the room is.

Step 5. When the buns are risen, heat the oven to 220C/fan 200C. Mix the flour with 2 tbsp water to make a paste. Pour into a plastic food bag and make a nick in one of the corners. Pipe crosses on top of each bun

Step 6. Bake for 12-15 mins until risen and golden. Trim the excess cross mixture from the buns, then brush all over with honey or golden syrup. The buns will keep fresh for a day. After that, they are best toasted and served with butter.

Try our recipe of the month yourself and let us know how it turns out! Send in your results to info@lincolnplace.com.au or tag us on Facebook—we’d love to see your creations!