The Most Delicious Gluten-Free Buns

Enjoy your freshly baked gluten-free and dairy-free cinnamon rolls, now with a delightful hint of orange to enhance their flavor!

Ingredients:

6 portions

For the Buns:

• 3 cups (380g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (ensure it's a blend meant for bread)

• 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon (10g) instant yeast

• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt

• 2 teaspoons (4g) allspice

• 1/2 cup (120ml) warm milk (dairy or plant-based)

• 1/4 cup (60ml) unsalted butter, melted (or 60ml coconut oil for dairy-free)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup (110g) raisins

• Zest of 1 orange

For the Cross:

• 1/2 cup (70g) gluten-free all-purpose flour

• 5 tablespoons (75ml) water

For the Glaze:

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) water

Instructions:

Preparing the Dough:

• Make a starter: Combine warm milk with yeast and sugar. Leave for 10 minutes to dissolve the yeast.
  Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt, and allspice.

• Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the warm milk with yeast and sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. The dough will be stickier than traditional wheat dough.

• Incorporate Fruits: Gently fold in the raisins and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

• First Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has nearly doubled in size.

Shaping the Buns:

• Divide the Dough: After the first rise, gently deflate the dough. Divide it into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each bun.

• Second Rise: Loosely cover the shaped buns with a clean kitchen towel. Let them rise for another 30 minutes, or until they're puffy.

Preparing the Cross:

• Make the Paste: While the buns are undergoing their second rise, mix the gluten-free flour and water to create a thick paste. If the paste is too thick or too runny, adjust by adding a little more water or flour, respectively.

• Apply the Cross: Spoon the paste into a piping bag with a small nozzle. Pipe a cross on top of each bun.

Baking:

• Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Bake the Buns: Place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.

Glazing:

• Prepare the Glaze: While the buns are baking, mix the honey and water.

• Glaze the Buns: Once the buns are baked, remove them from the oven. While they're still warm, brush them with the honey-water glaze. This will give them a lovely shine and a sweet finish.

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