Gluten-Free Hot Cross Bun Recipe
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What You Need
  • 700 g gluten-free plain flour
  • 300g sugar
  • 150g sultanas
  • 150g of finely chopped ginger
  • 600ml warm water
  • 3 x 7gm packets of dry yeast
  • Big pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of allspice
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence
  • For the crosses
  • ½ cup gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup caster sugar
  • Milk
What You Do
  1. Place dry yeast in a jug and add hot water. Wait at least 10 minutes for the yeast to activate. Mix all remaining dry ingredients in a bowl. Once yeast is ready pour into dry ingredients and mix well. Mixture should be a little bit runny, if it’s not just add a little extra water.
  2. Line a large, deep baking pan with baking paper and pour the mixture into the pan. Using a spatula, smooth the mixture so that it sits flat. The cooked tray will be cut into buns when after it’s baked!
  3. In a separate bowl combine the caster sugar and flour, then (very) slowly pour in milk and stir until it forms a thick paste. Using a zip lock bag with the corner cut out, pipe the icing in a checkered design on top of the buns.
  4. Bake in a 220 degree oven for about 25 minutes until they’re golden brown. Slice them up into buns and eat them fresh or toasted.
Recipe by Very Excellent Habits at https://veryexcellenthabits.com/gluten-free-hot-cross-buns/