How To Get The Perfect Golden Brown On Your Hot Cross Buns

Brush the dough with an egg wash

To get the right golden brown in your Hot Cross Bun cross buns, brush the dough with an egg wash earlier than baking.

An egg wash is a straightforward combination of 1 egg overwhelmed with a tablespoon of water.

Use a pastry brush to apply a good layer of egg wash to the floor of the dough.

This will assist the buns to brown evenly and provides them a shiny glaze.

– Brush the dough with an egg wash, made by mixing one egg with a tablespoon of water.

– Let the buns rest for 10 minutes in a warm place, lined with a damp tea towel.

• Bake the buns in a preheated oven, 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the buns on the ready baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or till golden brown. Rotate the buns halfway through baking.

To make certain the buns are cooked via, gently insert a skewer or toothpick into the middle of one bun.

If the skewer comes out clear, or with only a few moist crumbs connected, the buns are cooked through.

Let the buns cool on a wire rack.

This will help to forestall them from changing into soggy.