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Hot Cross Buns

Traditionally eaten at Easter, these spicy buns are very tasty toasted and slathered generously with butter or jam. Although the cross that decorates the buns is mostly seen as an emblem of the Crucifixion, there is some evidence that buns of this sort pre-date Christianity, with the Saxons consuming buns with a cross in honour of the goddess Eostre.

Folklore

There are several totally different beliefs associated with hot cross buns. This is more doubtless to come true should you say 'Half for you and half for me, Between us two shall goodwill be' as you cut up the bun. Another people tale related to scorching cross buns is that sharing one on Good Friday will ensure friendship throughout the coming year. One superstition states that taking a sizzling cross bun on a sea voyage will ward against shipwrecks.

Prep time: 1 hour 15 min

Ready in: 1 hour 35 min

Yields: Makes 10-12 buns

1 lb All Purpose Flour, sifted

1 1/2 tsp Dried Yeast

7 fl oz Milk, (full fats is finest)

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

1 tsp Mixed Spice

three oz Superfine Sugar

2 oz Unsalted Butter, melted

1 Egg, lightly crushed

4 oz Mixed Dried Fruit (raisins, sultanas)

1 tbsp Orange Zest

2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour, (for making the crosses on prime)

2 tbsp Cold Water

Corn syup, (to glaze the buns)

Put all of the dried components, including the yeast, right into a bowl.Stir in the melted butter. The dough shouldn't be too sticky so whether it is, add a bit of more flour and knead well. Leave the bowl in a heat place for an hour to allow the dough to rise. Add the dried fruit and proceed to knead the dough on a evenly floured surface till it's easy and the fruit is effectively distributed. Pop the dough again into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. In a separate jug, combine collectively the egg and milk. A little at a time, combine the wet elements into the dry until a dough forms.

Now heat the oven to 400 F and grease a baking sheet (I use vegetable oil and a pastry brush). You may also make the paste for the crosses - combine collectively the flour and water till you've a smooth paste you could pipe onto the buns

Divide the dough into 12 items and form into buns. Arrange them on the ready baking trays with loads of space for them to increase. Leave in a warm place till they have doubled in measurement. Pipe the highest with the paste you made Make two cuts on the highest of every bun to create a cross.

Bake the buns in the middle of the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. You can eat whereas heat, or go away them to cool. Remove from oven and depart to cool on a wire rack. While they're still warm, brush the tops with a little bit corn syrup to create a sticky glaze. They style good plain, however you could eat them with somewhat butter or jam.

Alternative scorching cross bun

When you choose, you need to use dried cranberries as an alternative of raisins and sultanas in the recipe. Cut out the cinnamon and add one other tbsp of orange zest and follow all other steps as shown above.

Easter Cup Cakes

Easter-Themed Chocolate Cup Cakes

1 1/2 cups cake flour

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F / 180 C

2. Cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. You'll be able to do that by hand however it is too much faster with an electric mixer

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure that every is integrated before you add the following. Once you add the flour, it'll come back together properly. Don't panic if it seems curdled at this point.

4. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into the mixture and fold in gently - try to not over-mix at this stage.

5. Using an ice-cream scoop, divide the batter into 12 cupcake cases (greatest if they're in a deep muffin tin to make sure they keep their shape)

6. Bake for 20 minutes,

7. Place on cooling rack. To provide them an Easter really feel, use themed cake picks resembling Easter eggs or rabbits. Once they are completely cooled, decorate together with your favourite frosting - recommended recipe under.

Involve the kids - older youngsters might help with all levels however youthful children will enjoy decorating the cakes. With a bit steerage, they should be in a position to make use of the piping nozzles to create the flower impact. To make the flowers, it's good to squeeze out a little bit frosting, pull the tip about 1/2 inch from the floor of the cake and then press down rapidly to detach. If letting the kids unfastened with placing the decorations on prime, simply watch out with the Cake Picks- they are often very sharp. It takes some follow, so I'd advise making an attempt it out on a sheet of greaseproof paper until you get the hold of it. It's nice enjoyable for the little ones. You can then scoop up the frosting, put it back in the piping bag and re-use.

Make Them Gluten Free

To make the cupcakes gluten free, use the next substances:

3/four cup gluten free flour

1 tsp xanthan gum (or if you may get it, Isobel's Baking Fix works really well)

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1tsp baking powder.

Follow the strategy above, including the milk in simply after the eggs.

Buttercream Frosting Recipe

For the cakes shown, that is the buttercream icing recipe I've used. To color, it's best to use gels as these don't change the consistency of the frosting. Add somewhat at a time and mix nicely till you get the color you need.

Simple buttercream:

To cover 12 cupcakes.

1 cup unsalted butter

2 cups icing (powdered) sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract (or different flavouring if most well-liked)

Put the butter in a mixing bowl and soften - easiest with an electric mixer.

Sift the icing (powdered) sugar into the bowl and add the vanilla extract.

Blend collectively until easy.

Add colouring if you would like and mix till completely included.

Place in piping bag using piping tip of your choice. Add cake picks for a extra festive feel. In the examples, I've present, I used flower tips.

Springtime theme - for one thing somewhat more grown up

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Chocolate Crispy Cakes With Mini Eggs

This is a superb little Easter deal with to make with the children. It's quick and easy and relatively inexpensive.

Ingredients (to make about 1 dozen)

10 oz chocolate - you can use milk or darkish, depending on preference

1 oz butter

10 oz cornflakes.

1 tbsp corn syrup

Using a heatproof bowl over a pan of heat water, melt the chocolate, corn syrup and butter, stirring occasionally till clean. Pour the cornflakes into the melted chocolate mixture and stir carefully - you wish to coat the cornflakes, but not break them. Remove from the heat and allow to cool a bit of. You could possibly use Easter themes cupcake cases to make these much more particular. Divide the mixture between 10-12 cupcake instances and place three mini sweet eggs at the centre.

Kids can get entangled at each stage of this recipe but, of course, care ought to be taken when melting the chocolate and removing this from the heat.

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