Quick 'No-Knead' Hot Cross Buns
70% authentic · British (Adapted)
A simplified version of hot cross buns that skips the intensive kneading, using a slightly different method to achieve a soft texture more quickly.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour450g
- Instant yeast1.5 tsp
- Sugar60g
- Warm milk200ml
- Melted unsalted butter50g
- Egg1 large
- Mixed dried fruit120g
- Ground cinnamon1 tsp
- Ground mixed spice1/2 tsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- For the cross: All-purpose flour80g
- For the cross: Waterapprox. 40-50ml
- For the glaze: Honey or sugar syrup2 tbsp
Steps
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, instant yeast, sugar, spices, and salt.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and egg.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon or spatula until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not overmix.
- 4
Gently fold in the dried fruit.
- 5
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until noticeably puffed up.
- 6
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 10 portions and shape into rough balls. The dough will be sticky.
- 7
Place buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 20-30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 9
Prepare the cross paste by mixing flour and water to a smooth, thick consistency. Put into a piping bag.
- 10
Pipe crosses onto the buns.
- 11
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 12
Brush with honey or sugar syrup while warm.
