Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Ingredients: 500 g strong plain flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons mixed spice; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 14 g easy blend yeast; 200 ml warm milk; 1 large egg, beaten; 50 ml sunflower oil; 125 g mixed dried fruits; 8 g SPLENDA® Granulated; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon oil; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons SPLENDA® Granulated

Hot Cross Buns

Makes10 servings
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time20 min
Rising Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 35 min
Calories282
Made withSplenda Granulated Sweetener

Ingredients

500 g strong plain flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons mixed spice
2 teaspoons cinnamon
14 g easy blend yeast
200 ml warm milk
1 large egg, beaten
50 ml sunflower oil
125 g mixed dried fruits
8 g SPLENDA® Granulated

For the paste (cross on top)

2 tablespoons plain flour
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon oil

For the glaze

2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons SPLENDA® Granulated

Nutrition Info Per Serving
% Daily Value*
Energy282 kcal361.54%
Total Fat6.00 g7.69%
of which saturates1.10 g0.4%
Total Carbohydrate51.60 g18.76%
of which sugars10.50 g3.82%
Fibre2.60 g9.29%
Protein8.70 g17.4%
Salt0.30 g0.11%

Instructions

1

Sift the flour, salt and spices into a mixing bowl then sprinkle in the Splenda Granulated and yeast.

2

Make a well in the centre then pour in the milk, egg, oil and fruit and mix together to make a smooth dough.

3

Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave to rise in a warm place for about 2 hours until doubled in size.

4

Turn onto a floured surface and knead for a further 2 minutes. Divide into 10 equal pieces, shape into buns and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and leave in a warm place until doubled in size again.

5

To make the paste put the flour in a small bowl and gradually stir in the milk and oil to make a smooth, thick batter. Spoon into a small piping bag fitted with a 5mm plain nozzle and pipe a cross on top of each bun.

6

Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400 F), Gas Mark 6 for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

7

To make the glaze put the Splenda Granulated and water into a small pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 1 minute. Brush the buns with the glaze as soon as they come out of the oven. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool a little before serving.

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