Toasted Teacakes

Makes 10-12

Description

Delicious and light, these fruity buns are a real treat, served hot with butter for a perfect breakfast, afternoon tea or a supper time snack!

Ingredients

500g (20oz) Juvela Gluten-Free mix
25g (1oz) sultanas
25g (1oz) raisins
400ml (3/4 pint) warm water
1tsp salt
1 sachet easy blend dried yeast (supplied with mix)
25g (1oz) caster sugar
2tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil

Instructions

  1. Oven temperature: 220 °C/425°F/Gas Mark 7
  2. You will need: 10-12 Yorkshire pudding or muffin tins, lightly greased.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the Mix and yeast, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Stir in the sugar, salt, oil and dried fruit and gradually add the water, beating well until a smooth batter is formed.
  4. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins. The mixture should half fill 10-12 Yorkshire pudding/muffin tins. Cover with a greased polythene bag or damp tea towel and transfer to a warm place for about 30minutes to prove, then bake in a preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Turn the teacakes into hot cross buns for Easter, simply double the quantity of sultanas and raisins and add 2tsp mixed spice to the mixture; to make a paste for cross, blend 50g (2oz) Gluten-Free Mix water to make a thick paste and pipe on top of the buns.