Easter Hot Cross Buns. Professional Chef shows you how to easily cook perfect Easter Hot Cross Buns.
A traditional light fruit bun with classic easter spices. The 'cross' on the top of Hot Cross Buns originates from Medieval times when Bakers used to cut crosses in their loaves to ward off evil spirits. The practise was banned in the 17th Century because it was thought too 'Catholic' and only special buns made for Good Friday were allowed in token of the 'Crucifixion'.
Ingredients:
Fat
75g plain white flour
1 egg
75ml milk
55ml water
salt
pepper
Pre-heat oven to maximum temperature, then add a small amount of fat (we used goose fat, but the fat from roast beef would be good) to each section of a baking tray. Put in the oven for 5 minutes - until the fat is smoking.
Meanwhile, beat together the flour, egg, milk, water and seasoning to make the batter.
Remove the tray from the oven and quickly add a small amount of batter to each section then return to the oven.
Reduce the temperature to 220c then cook for 20 minutes until risen and golden.
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