Learn how to make these vegan hot cross buns in just a few easy steps.
These vegan hot cross buns are the perfect Easter treat for vegans as they contain no eggs or dairy products. These vegan hot cross buns are perfect if you’re on a vegan diet. They’re really easy to make too and taste just like the real thing. These hot cross buns will take around 1hr to bake – but make sure you leave plenty of rising time and cooling time too. This recipe makes 12 buns in total.
If you want to give these hot cross buns a little twist, how about swapping the currants for vegan-friendly chocolate chips instead. Serve warm with a spread of butter or jam. Leftover hot cross buns can be stored in an airtight container on the kitchen side for up to 3 days – if they last that long!
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Ingredients
- 350g (12oz) strong plain flour
- 5ml (1tsp) ground mixed spice
- 5ml (1tsp) ground cinnamon
- 5ml (1tsp) grated nutmeg
- 1 sachet easy-blend yeast
- 25g (1oz) caster sugar
- 75g (3oz) currants
- 25g (1oz) mixed peel (orange, lemon, lime), chopped
- Rind of one lemon, finely grated
- 75g (3oz) vegan margarine, melted
- 175ml/6floz (approx) soya milk, warmed
- For the crosses:
- 50g (2oz) plain flour
- 25g vegan margarine
- water
- For the glaze:
- 25g (1oz) sugar
- 30ml water
Method
In a large bowl mix the flour, spices, yeast, sugar, currants, mixed peel and lemon rind. Make a well in the centre and add the melted margarine and some of the warmed milk. Mix until a soft dough is formed, adding more milk if necessary.
Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 mins. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place until doubled in size, which will take about 1 -2 hrs.
Meanwhile to make the crosses, rub the margarine into the flour and add enough water to bind. Roll out the pastry quite thinly then cut into thin strips.
Once the dough has doubled in size, knock it down and knead for 5 mins. Divide into 12 pieces, roll each piece into a ball and leave on a greased baking tray. Leave to rise again for about 30 mins.
To make the glaze heat the water and sugar in a pan until the sugar dissolves.
Leave to cool. Glaze each bun and top with pastry crosses.
Bake at 180°C/350°F/gas 4 for about 20 mins or until golden.
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