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Hot cross buns
Fruit and vegetables
1 unwaxed
lemon
, finely grated zest only (alternatively use finely grated zest of ½ orange or 1 tangerine/satsuma)
Tins, packets and jars
2 tbsp
plain flour
(see tip for alternatives)
1 tbsp
golden syrup
or runny honey, gently heated, for glazing (see tip for alternatives)
Cooking ingredients
625g/1lb 6oz
strong white flour
, plus extra for dusting (see tip for alternatives)
1 tsp
salt
2 tsp ground
mixed spice
(or a combination of ground spices such as cinnamom, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and ginger)
85g/3oz caster
sugar
1½ tsp dried fast-action
yeast
125g/4½oz dried mixed fruit of your choice
Dairy, eggs and chilled
45g/1½oz unsalted
butter
, cubed, plus extra for greasing
1 free-range
egg
275ml/9½fl oz tepid
milk
(non-dairy
milks
are also suitable)
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