Make hot cross buns with this quick and easy recipe!

Ingredients

For the buns:

• 3 cups (375g) self-raising flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar
• 1 cup (250ml) milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (80g) sultanas or raisins

For the crosses:

• 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water

For the glaze:

• 2 tbsp apricot jam

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 6. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour, cinnamon, mixed spice, and sugar.
3. Make a well in the centre of the dry mixture. Add milk, beaten egg, and oil. Stir until just combined. Fold in the sultanas or raisins.
4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead until smooth. Divide into 12 even pieces and shape into balls. Place them close together on the prepared tray.
5. Mix plain flour with water to form a smooth paste. Transfer to a piping bag (or a zip-lock bag with a corner snipped off) and pipe crosses onto the buns.
6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
7. Heat the apricot jam in the microwave or a small saucepan until smooth. Brush the hot buns with the glaze for a shiny finish.
8. Serve and enjoy!