Gluten-free and high-fibre hot cross buns

Author: Tamika O'Neill

Photographer: Steve Brown

Don't miss out on this popular treat just because you're avoiding gluten. We've even bumped up the fibre!

Serves: 12

Time to make: 45 mins , plus 1 hour & 30 minutes proving time

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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400g gluten-free flour
1 tablespoon xanthan gum
¼ cup psyllium husk
3 teaspoons mixed spice
10g dried yeast
½ cup milk
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg, lightly whisked
¼ cup castor sugar
1 cup dried fruit
2 tablespoons apricot jamjellyX, warmed

Crosses
50g gluten-free flour
3½ tablespoons water

Instructions

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1 In a large bowl of a stand mixer add flour, xanthan gum, psyllium husk, mixed spice and dried yeast. Stir to combine and then make a well in the centre.

2 In a microwave, heat milk and water in a small bowl until lukewarm (about 40 seconds on high). Add egg and oil and whisk with a fork to combine. Pour liquid into dry ingredients and stir using a paddle attachment for 2 minutes or until a sticky, dough consistency. Cover with a tea towel and rest for 1 hour in a warm spot.

3 Divide mixture into 12 balls. Place on a lined tray with baking paper, cover and rest for a further 30 minutes or until nearly doubled in size.

4 To make the crosses, mix flour and water until a thick runny paste. Spoon into a piping bag (approx 3mm tip) and pipe crosses onto buns.

5 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with warmed apricot jam.

HFG tip

Brushing the tops of your straight-from-the-oven buns with warmed apricot jam will give them an irresistible shine.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 247cal

Kilojoules 1035kJ

Protein 3.1g

Total fat 4.4g

–Saturated fat 0.8g

Carbohydrates 46.7g

–Sugars 17.3g

Dietary fibre 4.2g

Sodium 27mg

Calcium 39mg

Iron 1.4mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.