Hot Cross Bun Recipe (baking with children at Easter time can be a lovely Easter rhythm)
210ml milk, 1 egg, 450g plain flour, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 11/2tsp mixed spice, ¼ cup caster sugar, 50g butter, ½ cup currants, 3tbsp sultanas, 3tbsp mixed peel, 1 ½ tsp dried yeast
Mix all of the above ingredients together, knead for 10 mins before dividing into 12 pieces. Shape into balls and leave to rise in a warm place for 30mins.
For the crosses:
50g plain flour, 2tbsp butter, a little water
Rub the flour and butter together, add water to make a soft dough, roll out with your fingers (like making a snake) and place on the buns in a cross (two snakes!)
Bake in a 200c oven for 15 to 18 mins, until golden brown. Eat warm -yum!