Gluten-free and high-fibre hot cross buns

Author: Tamika O'Neill

Photographer: Steve Brown

Don't miss out on this popular treat just because you're avoiding gluten. We've even bumped up the fibre!

Serves: 12

Time to make: 45 mins , plus 1 hour & 30 minutes proving time

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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400g gluten-free flour
1 tablespoon xanthan gum
¼ cup psyllium husk
3 teaspoons mixed spice
10g dried yeast
½ cup milk
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg, lightly whisked
¼ cup castor sugar
1 cup dried fruit
2 tablespoons apricot jamjellyX, warmed

Crosses
50g gluten-free flour
3½ tablespoons water

Instructions

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1 In a large bowl of a stand mixer add flour, xanthan gum, psyllium husk, mixed spice and dried yeast. Stir to combine and then make a well in the centre.

2 In a microwave, heat milk and water in a small bowl until lukewarm (about 40 seconds on high). Add egg and oil and whisk with a fork to combine. Pour liquid into dry ingredients and stir using a paddle attachment for 2 minutes or until a sticky, dough consistency. Cover with a tea towel and rest for 1 hour in a warm spot.

3 Divide mixture into 12 balls. Place on a lined tray with baking paper, cover and rest for a further 30 minutes or until nearly doubled in size.

4 To make the crosses, mix flour and water until a thick runny paste. Spoon into a piping bag (approx 3mm tip) and pipe crosses onto buns.

5 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with warmed apricot jam.

HFG tip

Brushing the tops of your straight-from-the-oven buns with warmed apricot jam will give them an irresistible shine.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 247 cal

Kilojoules 1035 kJ

Protein 3.1 g

Total fat 4.4 g

Saturated fat 0.8 g

Carbohydrates 46.7 g

Sugar 17.3 g

Dietary fibre 4.2 g

Sodium 27 mg

Calcium 39 mg

Iron 1.4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.