Hot Cross Buns
Ingredients
- 270g strong white flour
- 270ml oat milk or other plant milk
- 130g salted caramel protein powder
- 100g raisins, dried mixed fruit or chocolate chips
- 70g vegan butter
- 50g dark brown soft sugar
- 7g easybake yeast
- 2 tsp mixed spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation
In a small pan melt the butter and sugar together. When the butter has melted add the oat milk and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
Mix together the flour, protein powder, yeast, salt and spices in a large mixing bowl
Check that the milk mixture is no warmer than lukewarm and pour into the bowl with the flour
Mix together in the bowl until you have picked up all the flour then transfer to a work surface to knead
Knead in the raisins a few at a time until they are all incorporated. Continue kneading for 5 minutes in total
Place back in the bowl and leave to rise for about 2 hours
Divide into 6 pieces and form into balls. Flatten slightly with your hand
Place onto a baking sheet and cover with cling film. Leave to rise for about an hour
Switch the oven on to 180C
In a small bowl combine the flour and 3 tbsp water until you have a thick paste. Put into a piping bag and pipe crosses over the buns
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown
Cool on a wire rack