"Fluffy, fragrant, homemade Hot Cross Buns recipe. With my quick video recipe and some cheeky but effective tips, these take time but are easy to make!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon dry yeast (Note 1)
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110g / ½ cup caster sugar (superfine sugar)
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1½ cups / 375ml milk, whole or low fat, lukewarm (Note 2)
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637.5g/ 4¼ cups bread flour (Note 3) + 1/4 cup extra
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2 tsp cinnamon powder
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2 tsp All Spice
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 1/2 cups / 210g sultanas (Note 4)
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1 - 2 oranges, zest only (Note 4)
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50g / 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1 egg, at room temperature
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1/2 cup flour (any white flour)
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5 tbsp water
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1 tbsp apricot jam
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2 tsp water