Marmite Hot Cross Buns

Serves: 15
Prep: 150
Cook: 25

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wholemeal flour
  • 2 cups high grade flour
  • 2 tbs caster sugar
  • 1 tbs instant dry yeast
  • 50g margarine
  • 1 ¼ cups + 1 tbs reduced fat milk, warmed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup

Cross

  • 4 Tbsp Marmite

Method

  1. Step 1

    In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk flours, sugar and yeast together.
  2. Step 2

    Add margarine, milk, egg and Marmite. Using a dough hook attachment, mix on a low speed until combined.
  3. Step 3

    Increase to high speed and knead until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Step 4

    Transfer to a greased bowl. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. Step 5

    Once doubled in size, punch the air out of the dough and divide into 15 portions. Roll each portion into balls and place evenly spaced apart on a greased baking tray. Cover and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. Step 6

    Preheat oven to 180°C.
  7. Step 7

    To make the crosses, place the Marmite in a piping bag. Pipe Marmite across the hot cross buns to make crosses.
  8. Step 8

    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.