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Gluten-free and high-fibre hot cross buns

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

  • Hands-on time: 15 mins
  • Time to make: 45 mins, plus 1 hour & 30 minutes proving time
  • Serving: 12 people
Ratings: 3.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 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 jam, warmed
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    • Crosses
    • 50g gluten-free flour
    • 3½ tablespoons water
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    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.

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