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Hot Cross Buns

Traditional Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Hot cross buns are a delightful Easter tradition, symbolizing the end of Lent. The cross on the top of the buns is said to represent the crucifixion of Jesus, making them a staple in many households during the Easter season. Because of their association with easter this was something my daughters school (it's a church school) decided they wanted the children to try so this prompted me to come up with a recipe that tasted just as good as the original but was free from all her allergens.

But forget all the religious stuff hot cross buns are just tasty to enjoy whenever you feel like it. Here's a my twist on the classic recipe to make your own hot cross buns at home.

Equipment:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Baking paper
  • Piping bag
  • Glazing brush

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
Cooking Temp 180  °C
Servings 12
Ingredients
    For the buns
  • 3 3/4 cup strong white bread flour
  • 1/4 cup caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp fast acting yeast
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 zested orange
  • 1/4 cup plain oat yoghurt
  • 3 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 1/4 cup oat milk
  • 1 cup sultanas
    • for the cross
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • 1/4 cup water
    • for the glaze
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • 2 tsp water
Instructions

  1. Mix together in a large bowl, the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg orange zest and yeast.

  2. Warm the oat milk for 30 secs in the microwave. Create a well in the flour mixture and pour in the oil, yoghurt and warmed oat milk.

    Mix together until in comes together as a dough.

  3. Dust your kitchen counter with flour and turn the mixture out onto it. Knead the sultanas into the dough. (Add a little extra flour if the dough is too sticky.)

  4. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover with a tea towel. Leave in a warm area for 1-2 hours.

    When you return the dough should have doubled in size. 

  5. dust your work space with flour and tip the dough out ont it. Knead the doygh for a few mintutes. 

    Split the dough into 12 even sized pieces. Roll them into balls tucking the edges underneath.

  6. Place the balls on a large baking tray lined baking paper.

    Cover loosely with clingfilm and leave to rest for another hour.

  7. Preheat the oven to 180 c

  8. Mix together 1/3 cup plain flour and 1/4 cup water until it creates a smooth paste. 

    Transfer this mixture to a piping bag and pipe crosses on the tops of the buns

  9. place in the oven and bake for approx 15 minutes until golden on top.

  10. Mix together 2 tablespoons of golden syrup and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. brush this liquid over the tops of the buns.

    Leave them to cool for 5 minutes then enjoy 

Keywords: allergy friendly, hot cross buns, dough, sweet bread, vegan, easter bakes
Read it online: https://myallergybabies.com/recipe/hot-cross-buns/
Whitney Morris

My children have multiple allergies from babies. There was a long list of things they couldn't eat with out being really poorly. I started by adapting known recipes, which lead to me experimenting and designing my own new ones! Now I share what I learned along the way in hopes of helping other families like us.