{"id":510,"date":"2008-11-18T01:27:00","date_gmt":"2008-11-18T06:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veganlovlie.com\/?p=510"},"modified":"2019-05-03T15:20:29","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T19:20:29","slug":"sweet-spices-enchanted-my-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veganlovlie.com\/sweet-spices-enchanted-my-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Hot Cross Buns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vegan Hot Cross Buns<\/strong> — a delicious classic Easter treat and can also be enjoyed all year round. They are lightly spiced sticky fruit buns<\/em> with pastry crosses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve been to an interview today and it was pretty good. I really hope to hear something from them. Otherwise I have another interview for tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, back from the interview today, I had to clear my head a little bit (so that I don’t get excited too soon!) And there\u2019s no better to do than baking. Right?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I always look at those yummy hot cross buns in supermarkets and don\u2019t buy them because they contain milk or eggs or non-vegan stuff. So, I decided to give them a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I adapted and veganised<\/g> the recipe from the BBC website<\/a>.

The recipe seems quite lengthy but actual hands-on time is not that much. During the waiting time, I just did other things then came back to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019ve turned out really nice for a first try! And BoyfriendLovlie decided he would call them \u201chot cross bums\u201d for some reason!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyway, with my interview that went on nicely and the warm yummy buns that baked really well, fragrancing my wintery kitchen with the smell of sweet spices from these vegan hot cross buns, I’ve had a great day today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To make these Vegan Hot Cross Buns:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start by preparing the ferment starter for the dough. Combine the milk with the water in a deep bowl, as it will rise consequently (mine almost overflowed!). Whisk in the yeast, sugar and flour, cover and put in a warm place for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the buns:<\/em> sieve the flour, salt and spice into a large mixing bowl and pour in the oil. Rub in between the fingers until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a well in the centre and put the sugar and lemon zest in the well. Pour on the ferment starter. Gradually draw in the flour and mix vigorously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knead to a smooth, elastic dough. Add in mixed dried fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shape the dough into a ball, put it in a greased bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and leave to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until double in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn out the dough. Punch down and knead to knock out any air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Divide into 12 even pieces and shape into smooth balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place on a greased baking tray\/sheet (I used my pizza tray). Leave to rise for another 30 minutes or until double in size again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 F).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile you can do the crosses: <\/em>mix the oil with the flour, then add water to form a smooth dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roll out flat to 2 – 3 mm thickness. Then cut out thin strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trim and place strips to form crosses on each bun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bake for 25 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove and brush with soy milk and sugar mixture, then put back for another 10 minutes or until golden and done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cool on a wire rack. Enjoy with butter, jam or they\u2019re just good on their own!
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You might also like these recipes:<\/p>

English Muffins with Cinnamon and Raisin<\/a><\/p>

Easy Plain Scones<\/a><\/p>

Homemade Burger Buns with Turmeric and Coconut<\/a> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Vegan Hot Cross Buns<\/h2>\n
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A delicious recipe for Vegan Hot Cross Buns — a classic Easter treat, can also be enjoyed all year round. They are lightly spiced sticky fruit buns with pastry crosses.<\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Bread<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>British<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Keyword <\/span>hot cross buns, spiced fruit buns, vegan hot cross buns<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>35 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Resting Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 5 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 5 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>12<\/span> buns<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Teenuja Dahari – veganlovlie.com<\/span><\/div>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>

For the ferment starter:<\/h4>