Gluten-Free Hot Cross Buns
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Preparation Time : 45-60 mins

Cooking Time : 15-20 mins

Serves : 12-15
Ingredients:

    For the Dough

    285ml/9.5fl oz milk
    50g/2oz butter
    500g/17.5oz gluten-free baking mix
    1 tsp. salt
    30ml/1fl oz maple syrup
    7g/0.25oz easy-blend yeast
    1 egg, beaten
    100g/3.5oz raisins
    Zest of 1 orange
    1 tsp. ground cinnamon

    For the Cross

    75g/2.5oz gluten-free flour

    For the Glaze

    30ml/1fl oz maple syrup
Method:
  1. Bring milk to a boil, then remove from heat and add in the butter. Leave to cool.
  2. Combine the flour, salt, maple syrup, and yeast in a bowl. Make a well in the center then pour in the milk and butter mixture.
  3. Add in the egg then combine everything together until a sticky dough is formed.
  4. Tip on to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. About 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with cling film and leave in a warm place until dough has doubled in volume. About an hour.
  6. Put the raisins into the dough and knead it in. Leave to rise for 1 more hour.
  7. Divide the dough into even pieces(about 75 grams each).
  8. Roll each piece of dough into a ball. Arrange on a baking tray lined with parchment paper then set aside to proof for another hour.
  9. Heat the oven to 200C/390F.
  10. Mix the extra flour with about 5 tbsp. of water, forming a thick paste. Spoon this mixture into a piping bag. Pipe onto the buns to create the crosses.
  11. Bake for 20 minutes.
  12. Brush maple syrup over the top of each bun.