Hot Cross Buns-Standard Recipe

Ingredients for 1600 gms dough

QtyUnitDescription
0.50KGSFlour
0.01KGSSalt
0.01KGSMixed Spice
0.13KGSCastor sugar
0.05KGSYeast
0.35LITRESMilk
0.06KGSButter
0.05KGSChopped Peel
0.05KGSCurrants
0.05KGSSultanas
For piping crosses
0.20KGSFlour
0.10KGSEgg

Method:-

  • Mix all the ingredients in the dough mixer except the butter
  • Knead the dough for 5 minutes on slow speed or until the gluten has formed.
  • Add the softened butter and knead again till a smooth dough is obtained
  • Keep the dough for proofing, knock back and rest again
  • Scale a dough in 25- 30 gms sizes and rest
  • Shape the rolls into ball and arrange on a baking tray and allow to proof
  • Mix the flour and egg to form a batter of piping consistency . Glaze the rolls with egg wash.
  • Pipe a cross over the proofed rolls and bake at 200º C for 15-20 min.