Hot Cross Bun

Ingredients:

• 450 gms flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 50 gms  butter/margarine
• 50 gms dried black grapes/ raisins
• 25 gms  fresh Yeast
• 50 gms Sugar
• 200- 220 ml Milk

Method:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt & spices. Rub in the butter.
2. In a saucepan, warm the milk. Add the sugar & yeast to it. Keep for 10 mins till frothy.
3. Mix with the flour mixture & knead well to form dough. Keep in a container. Cover with a wet towel till it doubles around 45 mins.
4. Now add the dried fruits & knead lightly. Make bun shapes, flatten tops & make cross marks. Leave in a warm place till it increases in size, around 20 mins.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 o C / 400 o F for 18-20 mins.
6. Glaze with sugar syrup when still warm.