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Hot cross bun loaf
SERVES 10 PREP 30 MINS PLUS PROVING COOK 40 MINS
✱ 5g fast-action dried yeast
✱ 200ml milk, warmed
✱ 360g plain strong white flour
✱ 45g golden caster sugar
✱ 2tsp mixed spice
✱ 45g unsalted butter, melted
✱ 1 egg, beaten
✱ 200g mixed dried fruit
✱ 3-4tbsp golden syrup
For the crosses
✱ 3tbsp strong plain flour
✱ 1 egg, beaten
You will need
✱ 10 x 21cm loaf tin, lined; a disposable piping bag
1 Dissolve yeast in warm milk and leave for a few mins. Sift flour into a large bowl and stir in sugar, mixed spice and 1tsp salt. Pour in milk, butter and egg, and mix. Add dried fruit and work mixture to form a dough.
2 Tip out on to a floured work surface and knead for 5-10 mins until smooth and elastic.
Put dough in a large, clean bowl, cover with lightly oiled cling film. Leave in a warm place for
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