Everyday cooking
Hot Cross Buns
It’s not Easter without Hot Cross Buns! Detailed step-by-step recipe to create super easy, soft and sweet vegan buns with Violife VIOBLOCK.
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Cooking time20 minutes![preparation time]()
Prep time20 minutesDifficultyEasy
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Servings1 portions
- 50 g Violife VIOBLOCK
- 300 ml oat milk
- 500 ml bread flour
- 7 g dry yeast
- 70 g golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp mixed spices
- 1 large orange, zested
- 70 g raisins
- 70 g plain flour
- 50 g orange jam
- In a pot pour oat milk and bring to a simmer. Add VIOBLOCK and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt and spices, orange zest and raisins and stir.
- Slowly pour in the milk mixture and continue to stir with a wooden spoon. When a sticky dough forms, place on a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes. Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with a clean tea towel and place in a warm place to rise.
- Roll out the dough onto a floured surface and divide into 12 equal parts, forming into balls with your hands.
- Place on a lined baking tray, leaving 2cm space between each ball. Cover again with a tea towel and allow to rise for one more hour.
- Mix plain flour with some water to make a paste. Place in a piping bag and create crosses on each bun.
- Place in a preheated oven at 200°C and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- In a small pan add orange jam and heat until runny. Use a brush to glaze each of the warm buns for some extra zing.
- Allow to cool a little before enjoying!
