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Gluten-Free Hot Cross Buns

Gluten-Free Hot Cross Buns

A fun baking activity over the Easter weekend with the kids, or great if you’re having friends and family over for the afternoon.

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10 minutesPrep Time
45 minutesCooking Time
12Servings
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Makes 12 servings
600g milkSorry this product is not available at your store
14g dry yeastSorry this product is not available at your store
500g gluten-free bakers flourSorry this product is not available at your store
100g brown rice flourSorry this product is not available at your store
2 tsp xanthan gumSorry this product is not available at your store
2 tsp mixed spiceSorry this product is not available at your store
1 tsp cinnamonSorry this product is not available at your store
1/4 cup honeySorry this product is not available at your store
3 eggsSorry this product is not available at your store
160g olive oilSorry this product is not available at your store
1 cup frozen blueberriesSorry this product is not available at your store
½ cup reduced sugar chocolate chips (optional)Sorry this product is not available at your store
60g gluten-free plain flour (for paste for crosses)Sorry this product is not available at your store
85g water (for paste for crosses)Sorry this product is not available at your store
1 tbsp honey (for glaze)Sorry this product is not available at your store
1 tsp cornflour (for glaze)Sorry this product is not available at your store
½ cup water (for glaze)Sorry this product is not available at your store

Directions

 
  1. Warm the milk slightly to bring to room temperature.
  2. Sprinkle yeast on top to dissolve.
  3. Whisk all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  4. In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the eggs, honey and oil for 5 minutes until fluffy.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients and milk, mix for a further 3-4 min until it forms a dough.
  6. Use a large ice cream scoop or rounded spoon and divide the dough evenly into a baking tray, let it proof for 45 mins until it’s almost double in size.
  7. Mix the paste ingredients (until it forms a paste) and pipe crosses on to the top of the buns.
  8. Bake at 180C for 20 mins, then turn down to 160C and bake for a further 20-25 mins.
  9. Meanwhile, whisk and cook the glaze in a small pot for 5-6 mins until it bubbles and thickens.
  10. Brush the buns with the glaze when they come out of the oven.