Low-fat Hot Cross Buns

Description
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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
 * 1 teaspoon powdered gelatine
 * ½ teaspoon mixed spiced

Directions
1.-In a bowl, combine yeast with 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and the

warmed skin 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. 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. Transfer dough to a floured

surface and knead until smooth.

3.- Divide the dough into 16 pieces and knead pieces into round

shapes. Place buns into a well-greased, 25 cm/10 inch - square cake

tin. Let rise in a warm place for 10 mins.

4.- For paste for crosses. Mix the flour and water. Transfer into a

piping bag with a small plain hole. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins

at 210C/410F.

5.- 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 while buns are still

hot, brush with glaze.