Ingredients
- 2700g strong bread flour
- 877g Superdough
- 202g yeast
- 1350g water
- 270g crystallised ginger
- 27g ground ginger
- Macphie Plant-based Glaze
- 100g Macphie Crossing Mix
- 85g cold water (the quantity of cold water may be varied depending on the batter consistency required)
Method
Makes 9 dozen
- Mix in a conventional mixer on middle speed for 15-20 minutes or in a spiral mixer for 3 minutes on slow speed and 8-10 minutes until dough is formed.
- The temperature of the dough should be 27°C (80°F).
- Add any fruit required and mix through on slow speed.
- Add inclusions and mix on slow speed until clear.
- Process dough immediately as required.
- Deposit weight 50g each.
- Prove at 40°C, 85% relative humidity for 60 minutes.
- To make up Macphie Crossing Mix add powder to cold water in machine bowl and using a beater, mix on middle speed until smooth.
- Allow batter to rest for 20-30 minutes before piping onto proved, glazed buns.
- Glaze then pipe cross using Macphie Crossing Mix prior to baking.
- Bake at 230-250°C (446-482°F) for 10-15 minutes.
