Рецепт Country Hot Cross Buns
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Инструкции
- Combine the lowfat milk, water and first measure of sugar. Sprinkle yeast over and leave in a hot place till frothy.
- Sift the flour, salt, mixed spice, nutmeg and cinnamon into a large bowl.
- Stir in the second measure of sugar. Cut butter through till mix resembles fine crumbs. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients.
- Lightly beat the egg. Pour the yeast mix and beaten egg into the well. Mix till well combined.
- Turn dough out on to a lightly floured surface. Knead till smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a mixing bowl. Put the dough into it and turn the dough over. Cover and leave in a hot place till dough has doubled in size.
- Punch down dough. Lightly knead.
- Add in currants, sultanas, raisins and mixed peel, kneading to incorporate.
- Divide into 8 to 10 even-sized pcs and shape into balls. Place in a lightly greased 20cm round cake tin. Leave in a hot place till dough is doubled in size (again).
- Bake at 220 degrees C for 20-30 min. To test if warm cross buns are cooked, tap the base. If cooked, the bun will sound hollow.
- Icing:Mix icing sugar with sufficient water to make a pipeable icing.
- To pipe icing crosses cut a narrow corner from a plastic bag. Fill bag with icing and pipe crosses on bun tops.
- "Everybody's favourite, this is a particularly yummy version." - Jude
- NOTES : Makes 8 to 10 buns. The dry fruit can be mixed in with the egg mix if preferred. This is easier than kneading it in after rising.