• 500g strong flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 7g dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons mixed spice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 50g fine sugar
• skin 1 orange
• 30g melted butter
• 225-250ml hot milk
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 125g mixed dried fruits including mixed peels
• 50g plain flour
• 2 tbsp clear honey

1. Put the dry ingredients in a bowl including the fruit. Make a hole in the center and pour in the butter, milk and egg and mix to make a soft dough. If too dry add more warm milk.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes on a flour-lined table, then place in a clean coated bowl with oil and cover and leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size (about an hour to an hour and a half).
3. Turn the dough out and knead a couple of minutes then divide into 12 balanced pieces and shape into round balls. Place on a greased baking tray, cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes until doubled.
4. Preheat the oven to 200C / 180 Fan / Gas 6.
5. Mix 4 tablespoons of water with the flour To make a paste, place in a piping bag or plastic bag with a cut corner and cross each bun.
6. Bake the buns for about 15 minutes until golden and hollow at the bottom. Place on a cooling tray, heat the honey over a low heat and brush over each while still warm.

Recipe by Nerys Howell, originally featured on Prynhawn Da.