Thyme’s Hot Cross Buns

Traditionally enjoyed on Good Friday, our sweet and sticky hot cross bun recipe is the perfect Easter treat!

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Ingredients:

  • 450g plain flour, sifted

  • 20g fresh yeast

  • 50g soft butter

  • 50g caster sugar

  • 2 heaped tsp mixed spice

  • 75g sultanas

  • 50g currants

  • 50g mixed peel

  • Zest of 1 orange

  • 1 large egg

  • 175ml milk

  • 120g marzipan

For the crosses:

  • 50g plain flour, sifted

  • 4tbsp cold water

For the glaze:

  • 50g Honey

  • 25ml cream

  • Pinch of mixed spice

  • Oven : 190°C fan

Method:

  1. Warm the milk and butter until the butter has melted and the milk is tepid.  Beat the egg in a bowl and pour the warm milk mixture over.   Mix to combine.

  2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the yeast, a pinch of salt and the spice.

  3. Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients and mix until it comes together to a dough.

  4. Tip onto a well floured surface and knead until smooth for about 5/10 minutes. Flatten the dough into a rectangle, then scatter over the fruit and zest, and knead briefly to distribute.

  5. Shape into a round and return to the bowl, cover, and allow to prove for one hour, or until doubled in size.

  6. Turn out onto a floured surface. Divide into 12 and roll each into a ball, with a knob of marzipan in the centre.

  7. Place on a lined baking sheet, cover and leave in a warm place for 30 minutes.

  8. To make the crosses, mix together the ingredients until you have a paste, and pipe a cross on the top of each bun.

  9. Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

  10. Remove from the oven and brush with the glaze.

ENJOY!

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