Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 1/3 cup caster sugar
  • 3 tsp dry yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup sultanas
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup icing sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tbs margarine
  • 1 tsp strawberry essence
  • 3 drops pink liquid food colouring

Instruction

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Stir in the warm water and oil to make a dough. Knead in a mixer with dough hooks for 5-10 minutes. Add the sultanas in at the end and mix until just combined.
  • Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Leave to rise in a warm place until the mix doubles in size. Remove and knead back to the original size.
  • Line a baking tray with baking paper. Form 8 logs from the dough and place 3cm apart on the tray. Leave in a warm place to rise again. They will be just touching.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C. Bake the buns for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • While the buns are cooling combine the sugar and water together in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 mins. Brush over the buns.
  • In a bowl, combine the icing sugar, margarine, water, strawberry essence and pink food colouring. Spread icing on the cooled buns and decorate with coconut or sprinkles.