As if I needed another reason to bake... Or another thing to eat over the next few choc-filled days.
I made Hot Cross Buns last Easter with my mum, but I don't think we kneaded them long enough and they turned out more cakey the bready.
What better time than Easter to have another crack at them.
I mixed together yeast, sugar and milk (my new favourite jersey milk). While it was doing its thing, I mixed flour and spice together and then rubbed the butter in.
Then, I mixed everything together with an egg and left it alone. I came back 45 minutes later and it had doubled in size - yeast is a wonderful thing!
I kneaded my dough and then split and shaped into buns, popped them into a pan and now they are in the fridge to prove overnight.
I just had a quick look and they are very busy rising! I'll be up early tomorrow morning to pipe the crosses and bake before work.
