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Hot Cross Buns

Makes 12

3 cups/450g plain or bread flour ¼ cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons instant active dried yeast

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons/60g butter, softened 1¼ cups/315ml water

¾ cup sultanas

2 tablespoons mixed peel, optional

Cross Batter:

¼cup plain flour 1 tablespoon water

Glaze:

¼cup sugar

¼cup/60ml water

¼teaspoon cream of tartar

¼teaspoon gelatine

2 teaspoons water

1.Assemble ikon™ Food Processor using the Dough blade.

. Place flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, salt and butter into processing bowl. Process until butter is absorbed into flour.

. With the motor running, add the sultanas and peel through the food chute, then slowly add the water. Process until dough forms into a ball. Add a little extra water if necessary.

4.Remove dough and knead on a lightly flour dusted surface. Transfer dough to a large, lightly greased bowl, cover and stand in a warm area until doubled in size, approximately 40 minutes.

5.Remove dough and knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Cut dough into 12 equal pieces then knead each piece well and shape into a ball.

6.Place dough balls into a lightly greased 28cm x 18cm lamington pan. Cover and stand in a warm area until doubled in size, approximately 20 minutes.

7.To make the cross batter, mix the flour and water together in a small bowl. Place batter into a small piping bag and pipe mixture across the top of buns to form a cross.

8.Bake buns in a preheated oven at 220ºC for 15-20 minutes or until cooked and golden brown.

. To make the glaze, combine sugar, water and cream of tartar in a small saucepan and heat until dissolved. Allow the mixture to boil for 3 minutes. Soften the gelatine in the water, then add to the glaze mixture by slowly swirling the pan, do not stir.

10.Place hot buns on a cooling rack and immediately brush or drizzle the glaze over buns.

NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.

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