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Tender dough is loaded with diced fruit, citrus zest, cinnamon and currants. A simple paste gets piped across the top of the dough before baking to form the perfect looking Holiday Hot Cross Buns that get glazed with apricot jam that are simply tantalizing on the tastebuds.
A classic British … View moreTender dough is loaded with diced fruit, citrus zest, cinnamon and currants. A simple paste gets piped across the top of the dough before baking to form the perfect looking Holiday Hot Cross Buns that get glazed with apricot jam that are simply tantalizing on the tastebuds.
A classic British breakfast bun, tender dough is loaded with diced apple, raisins, citrus zest, cinnamon and currants. After rising and formed into balls, it rises once more then a flour and water paste gets piped across the top of the dough before baking to form the perfect looking Hot Cross Buns. Once baked the buns are glazed with an apricot jam and are ready to eat. You’ll not be disappointed!
Ingredients
4 cups bread flour (500 g)
2 tsp salt (10 g)
6 tbsp sugar (75 g)
1 tbsp instant yeast (10 g)
3 tbsp butter softened, (40 g)
2 eggs medium
1/2 cup warm milk (120 ml)
1/2 cup water separated, (120 ml)
3/4 cup golden raisins (150 g)
1/4 currants (50 g)
1 tbsp orange zest (15 g)
1 tbsp lemon zest (15 g)
1 medium sweet apple (See Note 1) diced
2 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp apricot jam (40 g)
For the Crosses
6 tbsp flour (80 g)
6 tbsp water (75 ml)
Instructions
1. To a mixer with the dough hook attached, add the flour, salt, sugar and yeast. Turn it on for a few spins to mix and then turn off. Add the softened butter, eggs, milk and 1/4 cup of water. Mix and add more of the remaining water, a little at a time, until all the flour has been incorporated into the dough from sides of bowl. You don't need to use all of the remaining water if you don't have to. DOUGH SHOULD BE SOFT, NOT SOGGY.
2. Knead for 5 minutes on hook, OR if kneading by hand, turn dough on to a lightly floured surface and knead by holding the dough with one hand and stretching it with the heal of the other hand, then folding it back on itself. Repeat for 5 mins until smooth and elastic.
3. Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with oiled cling film or light towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hr or until doubled in size and a finger pressed into it leaves a dent (See Note 2).
4. With the dough still in the bowl, add the golden raisins, currants, citrus zest, diced apple and cinnamon. Knead into the dough, making sure everything is well distributed. Leave to rise for 1 hr more, or until doubled in size, again covered by some well-oiled cling film to stop the dough getting a crust.
5. Divide the dough into 12 even pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball on a lightly floured work surface by cupping the dough piece with your hand and moving in a circular motion, working the dough into a ball.
6. Arrange the buns on one or two baking trays lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space for the dough to expand. Cover (but don’t wrap) with more oiled cling film, and set aside to proof for 1 more hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 425°F, 220C
8. Mix the flour with the water to make the paste for the cross – it should be a thick paste. Spoon into a piping bag with a small nozzle, or plastic bag with an end tip cut off. Pipe a straight line along each row of buns, then repeat in the other direction to create crosses. Bake for 20 mins on the middle shelf of the oven, until golden brown.
9. Heat the apricot jam plus 1 teaspoon of water in a microwave for 30 seconds to melt, then sieve to get rid of any chunks if needed. Brush over the top of the warm buns and allow to cool slightly. Serve with more jam and butter if desired.
Notes
Apple varieties that are on the sweet side are Honey Crisp, Gala, Golden Delicious, Ambrosia™ and Red Delicious.
Either turn empty oven on to heat to 200°F and heat. Turn off and then add bowl of dough to rise. OR turn your EMPTY dryer on for 2-3 minutes to heat it up. When stopped and heated up, carefully place the covered bowl of dough in and close the door. DO NOT turn the dryer on again!
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They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by … View moreSmall businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities.
They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by Neighbourly members around the country!
This lucky business will walk away with $10,000 worth of prizes!
Please take a couple of minutes to read the nominations below - then vote for the business you'd like to see named 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero.
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NORTHLAND: Wayne and Kate - Engraving Systems
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TARANAKI: Reece and family - Valentine's Valet
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WELLINGTON: Meredith and Craig - Avalon Service Centre
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CANTERBURY - WEST: Troy Cameron - ATC Accounting Services
"Troy Cameron is a local accountant. He is an awesome family man and it is not unusual to see Matilda, his Kune Kune pig, snuggled up with his dog and daughter in his lounge. It was the flying pig on his flyer that made me call him 2 years ago and as we had just gone into business which was scary in itself, let alone dealing with an accountant, we have never looked back. Troy goes the extra mile and his fees are more than reasonable"
OTAGO - SOUTHLAND: Richard Smith - CJ Sinclair
"The owner is Richard Smith whose family have been in the motor trade in the Ranfurly Naseby area for over 100 years. During the last years lock down our car broke down leaving us feeling quite uncomfortable as we live some distance from medical & other services. Richard came to our rescue. We need such companies and people in our rural areas. Richard demonstrates such excellent attributes required in our area."
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