Who doesn’t love a hot cross bun in the run-up to Easter but if you’re tired of the traditional recipe for this spiced sweet bun topped with a white cross, it may be time to shake things up. Here’s a recipe that uses fresh blueberries to add an extra sweetness to this anytime treat.
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry hot cross buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 243mg11%
Potassium 121mg3%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 174IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Blueberry hot cross buns
A delicious fresh berry twist on a classic
Servings: 12
Calories: 270kcal
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Saucepan
- Large greased baking sheet
- Oiled clingfilm
Ingredients
For the buns:
- 500 g strong plain white bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp ground mixed spice
- 50 g caster sugar
- Grated rind 1 orange
- Grated rind 1 lemon
- 50 g butter diced
- 2 tsp easy blend dried yeast
- 200 - 250 ml milk
- 1 eg beaten
- 150 g blueberries
For the crosses:
- 100 g strong plain white bread flour
- 6 - 6.5 tbsp water
For the glaze:
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 4 tbsp milk
Method
- Mix the flour, salt, spice, sugar and fruit rinds together in a large bowl. Add the butter and rub in with fingertips until it resembles fine crumbs, then stir in the yeast.
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan or in the microwave until it feels warm to your little finger. Add the egg to the flour mix then gradually mix in enough of the warm milk to make a soft but not sticky dough.
- Tip out on to the work surface then knead for 10 minutes, dusting the work surface lightly with flour as needed. Put the dough back into the bowl, cover with a teacloth and put in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until the dough has doubled in size.
- Knead the dough once more, then gently knead in the blueberries. Cut the dough into 12 pieces, shape into round buns and put slightly spaced apart on a large greased baking sheet. Cover loosely with a large piece of oiled clingfilm and leave to rise in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.
- Sift the flour for the crosses into a bowl and mix in just enough water to make a smooth pipeable mixture. Spoon into a disposable plastic or greaseproof paper piping bag, snip off the tip and pipe crosses over the buns.
- Bake at 190°C / 375°F / Gas Mark 5 for 15 minutes until well risen and golden. Meanwhile make the glaze by dissolving the sugar in the milk in a small saucepan then boiling for 1 minute. Brush over the buns as soon as they come out of the oven. Leave to cool then serve split and buttered.
Notes
TIP: Make sure to use easy blend dried yeast as this doesn’t need to be frothed in warm water or milk before mixing with flour. If unsure, check on the back of the yeast pack.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
Recipe courtesy of Love Fresh Berries
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