Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons skim milk powder
• 25g butter, melted
• 2 1/2 tablespoons caster sugar, plus 2 tablespoons extra
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup currants
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 3 1/4 cups plain “00” flour, plus 1/2 cup, extra
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fast action yeast
• 1/4 cup-1/3 cup water, plus 1/3 cup extra

Method:

1. Place the water, milk powder, butter, sugar, salt, currants, mixed spice, flour and yeast into the Pan.
2. Select program 10. Press start.
3. Preheat oven to 190C/170C fan-forced.
4. Grease and line an oven tray with baking paper.
5. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface. 
6. Divide dough into twelve equal portions. 
7. Shape each portion into a ball. 
8. Place balls, side by side on prepared tray. 
9. Mix the extra flour and enough water in a bowl. 
10. Spoon into a small resealable food storage bag.
11. Cut a small corner. 
12. Pipe crosses onto dough. 
13. Cover with a tea towel. 
14. Stand in a warm, draught-free area for 15 minutes to prove.
15. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and sound hollow when lightly tapped. 
16. Remove from oven. 
17. Transfer to a wire rack. 
18. Whisk the extra water and extra sugar in a bowl. 
19. Brush over hot bread. 
20. Let cool.