To further perfect its shape, take one hand ... making hot cross buns, people would adequately store them. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. For example, some people might loosely wrap the ...

For the buns, sieve the flour, salt and mixed spice into a large mixing bowl, then rub in the butter using your fingertips. Make a well in the centre of the mixture, then add the sugar, lemon zest ...

Serve buns warm from the oven or if eating the next day, gently reheat. Serve with lashings of butter. If you are making and kneading by hand you will need to knead for 10-15 minutes to achieve a ...

Place the buns around 1½cm/½in apart on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand. Cover lightly ... To make the cross decoration, mix the flour with ...