Lemon Cross Buns Recipe
Ingredients:
- # 12 oz. (350g) strong plain flour
- # 3 oz. (75g) caster sugar
- # 3 oz. (75g) butter
- # 1 tsp. Salt
- # half a teaspoon of cinnamon
- # 2 eggs, beaten
- # 1 tbsp. Lemon marmalade
- # half a tsp. Ground cardamom
- # quarter pint (150 ml.) milk, warmed
- # 2 tsps. Dried yeast
- # grated rind of 1 lemon
Directions:
- # Pre-heat oven to 400F, Gas Mark 6, 204C
- # Sieve the flour, spices, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl
- # Rub in the butter and stir in the yeast and lemon rind
- # Beat in the eggs and milk until and knead to form a soft dough
- # Place in a greased bowl, cover and leave in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
- # Knead again until smooth then divide into eight pieces
- # Shape into rolls, cut a cross on the tops and place on a baking sheet
- # Cover and leave until the rolls have doubled in size
- # Brush with egg wash then place in the oven for 15-20 minutes by when they should be a golden brown in colour
- # Warm the marmalade and brush over the tops of the rolls
- # Serve while still warm