Monday, March 29, 2010

One a penny, two a penny HOT CROSS BUNS



4 cups ORGANIC plain flour


2 x 7g sachets dried yeast


1/4 cup ORGANIC raw sugar


1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice


pinch of sea salt


1 1/2 cups organic currants/ sultanas


40g butter


300ml organic milk/ cow/soy


2 free range organic eggs, lightly beaten




Flour paste


1/2 cup ORGANIC plain flour


4 to 5 tablespoons water


Glaze


1/3 cup water


2 tablespoons ORGANIC raw sugar





  1. Combine flour, yeast, sugar, mixed spice, salt and currants/sultanas in a large bowl. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add milk. Heat for 1 minute, or until lukewarm. Add warm milk mixture and eggs to currant mixture. Use a flat-bladed knife to mix until dough almost comes together. Use clean hands to finish mixing to form a soft dough.

  2. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth. Place into a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm, draught-free place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until dough doubles in size.

  3. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Punch dough down to its original size. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Divide into 12 even portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Place balls onto lined tray, about 1cm apart. Cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm, place for 30 minutes, or until buns double in size. Preheat oven to 190°C.

  4. Make flour paste: Mix flour and water together in a small bowl until smooth, adding a little more water if paste is too thick. Spoon into a small snap-lock bag. Snip off 1 corner of bag. Pipe flour paste over tops of buns to form crosses. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until buns are cooked through.

  5. Make glaze: Place water and sugar into a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Brush warm glaze over warm hot cross buns. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ENJOY


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