Hot cross buns: the easy recipe to make them at home!

INGREDIENTS
120g (3/4 cup) of raisins
60g (4 tbsp) of orange (juice)
4g (1 tsp) of rum
450g (3 3/4 cups) of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1 tsp of allspice
2/4 tsp of nutmeg
1 tsp of salt
60g (2/4 cup) of sugar
60g (2/4 cup) of light brown sugar
7g of dry yeast
130g (1/2 cup) of sour cream
130ml (1/2 cup) of milk
Vanilla extract
90g (6 tbsp) of butter
1 orange (zest)
1 beaten egg

For the cross:
50g (2/3 cup) of all-purpose flour
70ml (2/4 cup) of water

For brushing:
Egg + milk

For the glaze:
1 tbsp of apricot jam
Vanilla extract
1 tbsp of water

METHOD
1. Into the small bowl add the raisins, orange (juice), and rum and mix all together. Transfer to the microwave for 1 minute and set aside.
2. Place the colander over the mixing bowl and add the flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, salt, sugar, and light brown sugar, and sift. Whisk to combine dry ingredients well.
3. In a separate microwave-safe bowl add the sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, and butter. Transfer to the microwave for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and whisk together to combine. Add the orange (zest) and whisk again.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and start mixing with the wooden spoon. When all is combined add the beaten egg and continue with mixing.
5. When the dough starts to form start kneading with your hands. Finally, add the prepared raisins and knead the dough to absorb the raisins. Transfer the dough to the oiled bowl, cover with cling film, and let it rise for 2 hours, or until is double in volume.
6. After time has elapsed transfer the dough to the working surface and split it into 14 equal pieces (about 70 grams each).
7. Form the balls and transfer them to the baking tray covered with parchment paper. Cover with a cloth and let them rise for 1 hour.
8. Meanwhile prepare the mixture for the crosses by mixing the flour with water. Mix until no lumps.
9. After 1 hour brush the buns with the egg + milk and make the crosses with the pipping bag. Transfer to the oven and bake at 190°C/375°F for 25 minutes.
10. Meanwhile prepare the glaze by mixing the apricot jam, vanilla extract, and water in a small bowl.
11. Brush the buns with the glaze after baking and serve.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
About us:
‘Cookist’ offers you everyday fresh, fun and easy recipes. You can find the best quick and easy to make recipes, simple meal planning ideas and cooking techniques.

Subscribe to Cookist: http://cooki.st/LaxZR

Enjoy with us: http://cooki.st/U93B4

Follow us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookistWow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookistwow

For any content use please feel free to contact
licensing@ciaopeople.com

Cookist wow’s second cookbook is here! 😍
Buy it on Amazon to discover the 50 easiest and most delicious recipes ever + 16 exclusive recipes you can’t miss out on 👉 https://cooki.st/togetherisbetter