Low-fat Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients

 * 14g/0.5 oz dried yeast or 30g/1 oz compressed yeast
 * ½ cup castor sugar
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * 1 ½ cups skim milk, warmed
 * 4 cups plain flour
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon allspice
 * 60g/2.1 oz praised reduced-fat margarine
 * 1 egg beaten
 * 1 cup Sultanas


 * PASTE FOR CROSSES
 * ¼ cup plain flour
 * ¼ cup water
 * GLAZE


 * 2 tablespoon hot water
 * 2 tablespoon castor sugar
 * 1 teaspoon powdered gelatine
 * ½ teaspoon mixed spiced

Directions

 * 1) In a bowl, combine yeast with 1 tablespoon of the Sugar, and the warmed skim milk. Stir until the yeast and Sugar are totally dissolved. Cover and stand in a warm place for 10 minutes, until bubbly.
 * 2) In another bowl, combine remaining Sugar with flour, salt and spices.
 * 3) Massage in margarine, then include the yeast and milk mixture, egg and Sultanas. Mix well, cover the bowl, and let mixture rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
 * 4) Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth.
 * 5) Divide the dough into 16 pieces and knead pieces into round shapes.
 * 6) Place buns into a well-greased, 25 cm/10 inch - square cake tin. Let rise in a warm place for 10 mins.
 * 7) For paste for crosses. Mix the flour and water. Transfer into a piping bag with a small plain hole.
 * 8) Paint on crosses and bake in the oven for 15-20 mins at 210C/410F.
 * 9) For the glaze: Mix all the ingredients in a small pan. Cook over a low heat until dissolved, or place in the microwave for 30 secs on high. Stir well, until the Sugar has dissolved
 * 10) while buns are still hot, brush with glaze.