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Hot Cross Buns (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

hot cross buns
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Rest Time: 20 mins Total Time: 55 mins
Best Season
Ingredients
    For the bun dough:
  • 240 milliliters dairy free milk (warmed)
  • 5 grams dried active yeast
  • 315 grams gluten free bread flour
  • 115 grams caster sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 60 grams dairy free spread
  • 2 tablespoons mixed citrus peel
  • 100 grams sultanas
  • For the topping:
  • 5 gluten free plain flour
  • 5 water
  • 2 orange marmalade
Instructions
  1. To make the bun dough combine all the ingredients, except the peel and sultanas, in a large bowl and beat for 5 minutes with an electric paddle mixer or hand knead on a well floured surface
  2. Mix in the peel and sultanas
  3. Divide into six and shape into buns
  4. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment and place in a warm, draft free area for 20 minutes
  5. Preheat the oven to 200oC
  6. Mix the gluten free flour and water together until it forms a smooth paste
  7. Place in a small icing bag and pipe a cross on each bun
  8. Place in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes
  9. Remove from the oven and glaze immediately with the orange marmalade
  10. Allow to cool and serve with jam
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