Easter Favorite Hot Cross Buns Recipe Video

# In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, spice and 50g of the sugar, stir in the yeast and fruit. In a small pan, melt the butter, then add the milk and heat until tepid - it should just feel warm to the touch.
# Make a well in the dry ingredients, stir in the milk, then the egg and mix to form a soft dough. Tip the dough out on a floured work surface and knead for 5-8 mins until smooth and elastic.
# Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Place a little way apart on an oiled baking shee, use a knife to cut a cross in top of each. Cover with oiled clear film and leave to prove in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours until doubled in size.
# Preheat the oven to 19C/Fan 170C/Gas Mark 5. To make the crosses, put the plain flour in a small bowl with 6 tbsp cold water; mix to a smooth paste. Spoon into a piping bag and neatly pipe a cross over each of the buns. Bake for 20-25mins or until golden brown.
# When the buns are nearly ready, heat the remaining sugar and milk with 3 tbsp water in a small pan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil for 1 min. Remove the buns from the oven and brush twice with the glaze. Leave to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm spread with butter.