Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Hot cross bun

recipe from Alex Goh. 

Ingredients: 
(A) 
250g bread flour 
35g sugar 
1/2tsp salt 
1/2tbsp milk powder 
1/8tsp cinnamon powder 
2tsp instant yeat 

(B) 
1 egg 
100ml cold water 

(C) 
25g butter 

(D) 
70g raisins 
20g mixed peel 

Topping paste 
50g plain flour 
1tbsp oil 
60ml water 

Method: 
1. Mix (A) till well blended. Add (B) and mix to form dough. 
2. Add (C) and mix to form a smooth elastic dough. 
3. Add (D) and mix till well blended. 
4. Let it prove for 45mins. 
5. Mould dough into balls and leave them to rest for 15mins. 
6. Divide dough balls into 50g pieces and mould them into balls too. Put them balls too. Put them in a greased tray. 
7. Let it prove for 45mins or till double in size. 
8. Prepare topping paste: Mix plain flour with oil, then add water and mix to form a smooth paste. Set aside. 
9. Brush with egg wash and pipe a cross on top with topping paste. 
10. Bake in the middle of the oven at 190C for 12-15mins. Serve.

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