Giant Hot Cross Bun

425g strong plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1/2 tsp salt
50g butter, cubed
7g sachet fast action dried yeast
1 tsp mixed spice
50g muscovado sugar
200g mixed dried fruit
125ml milk, plus 1 tbsp for brushing

Put flour and salt in a mixing bowl, rub in the butter. Add the spice, yeast, dried fruit and sugar. In a jug measure the milk, add 125ml boiling water, pour the mix over the dry ingredients, stir to combine. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. Form into a round and place on a prepared baking tray, allow to rise in a warm place for an hour until double in size. Brush the bun with milk. Mix 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon milk and make a cross shape. Bake at 200 degrees centigrade for 40 minutes until brown and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom.





With butter:



Toasted with butter: