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Hot Cross Bunnies

Step aside, regular old hot cross buns - these Hot Cross Bunnies are the cutest buns to bake this Easter! They may look a little complex to put together, but trust me - all it takes are a couple of snips with some scissors and a bit of creativity and you'll have the perfect little bunnies.These buns are topped off with some oozy apricot jam glaze for a bit of extra decadence! Yum!

Prep Time 1 hour 40 minutesCook Time 20 minutes

Servings 12 bunnies
Calories 289kcal
Author Sophia

IngredientsFor the bunnies:250 g whole milk1 tbsp dry active yeast60 g light brown sugar60 g butter1 egg500 g plain flour1 pinch sea salt1 tsp mixed spice (allspice, cloves and cinnamon)150 g sultanasFor the faces:4 tbsp plain flour3 tbsp water24 sultanasFor the glaze:50 g apricot jam InstructionsPlace the milk, yeast, and light brown sugar in the mixing bowl. Warm 2 Min / 37°C / Speed 2. Add the butter, egg, plain flour, mixed spice, salt and sultanas. Knead 2 Min / Kneading function.Leave to rise until doubled in size for an hour. Then remove the dough and place on a floured surface.Cut into 12 individual buns and shape them into ovals. Place them on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper and use scissors to cut into the top third. Spread the two cute apart, these will form the bunny ears. Cover and leave to rise for another 30 minutes.Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C Fan / Gas Mark 6.To make the flour paste, place the flour a...