Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns

Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns


1. Combine raisins, currants, craisins, orange juice, orange zest, water and vanilla. Let soak at least 20 minutes.

2. Combine yeast, flours, starch, guar gum, spices, jaggery, candied fruit and salt in a stand mixer.

3. Add the fruit mixture (along with any soaking liquid), oil and egg.

4. Mix for 5 minutes dough will be stiff but slightly sticky.

5. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot for 2 hours, until puffy but not necessarily doubled in size.

6. Grease a 9x13” baking dish.

7. Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll into balls with lightly oiled hands.

8. Place them in baking dish, re-cover and set aside in a warm place for 2 hours, until risen.

9. Heat the oven to 400°F.

10. Whisk together the “cross” ingredients to form a smooth paste.

11. Scrape into a small zip-top bag and snip the corner.

12. Pipe the paste in a cross over the center of each bun.

13. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until they sound hollow when tapped.

14. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey.

15. Return to the oven for 2 minutes.

16. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Nutrition

Ingredients