Ingredients

• Caster Sugar x 100g

• Yeast x 1 Sachet

• Pinch of salt

• Cinnamon x 3 tsp

• Ginger x 1/2 tsp

• Nutmeg x 1/4 tsp

• Oat milk x 250ml

• Raisins x 50g

• White bread flour x 500g

• Plain flour x 50g

• Zest & juice of 1/2 a lemon

• Zest & juice of 1/2 a orange or sweet clementine

• Maple or golden syrup to glaze

Method

• Step 1

  • Heat milk slightly until warm. Then combine bread flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl and add the milk to form a dough.

• Step 2

  • Knead for a few minutes, then place the dough in a floured bowl. Cover and leave to rise for an hour.

• Step 3

  • Next, combine the raisins, orange, lemon juice, zest, and spices in a bowl. Once the dough has risen, add the raisin and juice mixture knead well and let it rest for another hour.

• Step 4

  • Then, split the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll them into small balls. Place them on a baking tray and prove for another 45 minutes.

• Step 5

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Make the paste by mixing plain flour with 5 tbsp of water to form a batter, and then get creative and add the crosses on top.

• Step 6

  • Bake for 20 minutes; once baked, brush lightly with the syrup mixture. Finally, enjoy warm or cold.