Gluten-free hot cross buns

Method

• 1
  Preheat oven to 200C or 180C fan-forced. Spray a 20cm x 30cm tray with cooking oil.
• 2
  In a small bowl, combine warm buttermilk, yeast and caster sugar. Set aside for 10 mins. Until bubbly.
• 3
  In a large bowl, combine bread mix, xanthan gum, salt, spice, cinnamon and dried fruit. Stir well.
• 4
  Add yeast mixture and eggs to the flour mixture. Using an electric mixer fitted with dough hooks, beat on medium for 5 mins. Using a large spoon dipped into warm water, scoop out mixture and place onto prepared tray in 3 rows of 4. Set aside in a warm place to prove for 40 mins.
• 5
  Make up cross mixture by combining flour and water to form a smooth paste. Pipe cross mixture in long lines across the buns to form crosses.
• 6
  Bake buns for 25-30 mins until golden. Brush tops of buns with glaze and serve.