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Extra-fruity hot cross buns

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Extra-fruity hot cross buns
These hot cross buns are made with wholemeal flour and extra fruit. They have all the traditional flavour, and are filling and satisfying.
Serves
12
Prep
30 minutes + proving time: 2 x 1 hour
Cook
20–25 minutes
Each 100g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)
KCal
233
Carbs
43.0g
Fibre
4.9g
Protein
7.1g
Fat
2.5g
Saturates
0.7g
Sugars
14.8g
Salt
0.14g
Ingredients

Ingredients

500g wholemeal flour, plus 1 tbsp for kneading
1.5 tsp/7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
50g soft brown sugar
2 heaped tsp ground mixed spice
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 egg, beaten
grated zest 1 lemon
grated zest 1 orange
1 apple, cored and grated, but not peeled
200ml warm milk
125g mixed dried fruit
2 tsp sunflower oil
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Method

Method

Recipe tips
  • Eat warm from the oven or cool and store in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Warm the buns in the microwave, or split and toast them.
  • To add white crosses to the top, mix 50–60g flour with 2 tbsp water into a paste, roll out and cut into strips. Then, brush with water and stick onto the buns just before they go into the oven.
  • Freezing instructions: Suitable for freezing once cooked. Freeze in individually wrapped portions to use as required. Defrost for 2 hours, or in the microwave.
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