HOT CROSS BUNS

Makes 12

BUNS

  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup (165 ml) cold milk
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) instant yeast
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup (125 ml) lukewarm water
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
  • ½ tsp (2,5 ml) mixed spice
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2,5 ml) nutmeg
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup (250 ml) fruitcake mix
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest

CROSS

  • ¾ k (200 ml) cake flour
  • ½ tsp (2,5 ml) salt
  • ¼ cup (65 ml) oil
  • ½ cup (125 ml) milk
  • 1 egg, lightly whisked

GLAZE

  • ¼ cup (65 ml) milk
  • ¼ cup (65 ml) water
  • ¼ cup (65 ml) sugar