Mrs. Rabbit's Hot Cross Buns
Delight in the soft, fluffy texture of Mrs. Rabbit's Hot Cross Buns, infused with mixed spice and sweet currants.
Equipment
- bread machine
- 9"x13" pan
- mixing bowl
- oven
- piping bag
Ingredients
- 10 oz milk
- ¼ cup butter softened or melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, additional flour may be needed
- 2 tsp mixed spice adjust to taste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried yeast
- ¾ cup currants
- 2 Tbsp water for cross mixture, adjust as needed
- 2 Tbsp flour for cross mixture
- 2 Tbsp sugar for glaze
- 2 Tbsp water for glaze
Instructions
- Combine milk and melted butter in a bread machine bowl, then add flour, sugar, salt, and mixed spice, creating a well for the yeast.
- Set the bread machine to the dough setting; add more flour if sticky and include currants when prompted.
- Once the dough has doubled, divide it into 12 pieces and place in a buttered 9"x13" pan.
- Let the buns rise until nearly doubled, placing a jug of boiling water in the oven to prevent crust formation.
- Mix water and flour for the cross mixture until thick.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and pipe the flour mixture across the buns.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Melt sugar in water for the glaze and brush over the buns after baking.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
To activate the yeast, add a pinch of sugar to warm milk. Store buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, and they can be toasted the next day for serving.