Easter Recipe: Hot Cross Muffins
Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter treat for many families and now Clover Seedburst have put a modern twist on a traditional treat but making hot cross muffins.
Even the smell of these will make your mouth water! Here’s what you’ll need and how to make them –
Hot Cross Muffins
Makes: 9
Preparation time: 45 minutes - 1 hour rising time
Cooking time: 18 minutes
Ingredients:
For the muffins -
500g strong plain bread flour
½ teaspoon salt
75g light muscovado sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
50g Clover Seedburst
7g easy blend dried yeast
150g vine fruit mix
50g glacé cherries, halved
250ml milk
2 eggs
For the crosses -
3 tablespoons plain flour
2 tablespoons cold water
For the finishing touch -
3 tablespoons golden syrup
Extra Clover Seedburst, for spreading
Method:
Line nine holes of a 12-hole muffin tin with large muffin paper cases or 14cm squares of baking paper to overhang the tin.
Place the flour, salt, sugar and spices in a large bowl and mix together. Add the Clover Seedburst and rub in using your fingertips. Stir in the yeast, fruit mix and cherries.
Warm the milk until just lukewarm then beat in the eggs. Stir into the flour mixture, to form a soft dough.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, knead lightly and divide into 9 equal sized pieces. Shape each into a round ball and drop into the cases. Cover the tin loosely with lightly oiled cling film and leave in a warm place, for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 200ËC, Gas Mark 6. For the crosses blend the flour in a small bowl with the water to make a smooth paste. Spoon into a small piping bag and snip off the end. Pipe a cross on the top of each bun.
Bake for 15- 18 minutes until risen and nicely browned and transfer to a cooling rack. Warm the golden syrup in a small pan and generously brush the top of each bun. Serve warm or cold spread with Clover Seedburst.
The buns are best eaten the day they are made.