Woman's Day
Ingredients
Icing
Method
1.In a jug, combine water, milk and half the caster sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.
2.Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Add sultanas and yeast; mix well. Make a well in the centre; gradually add liquid and mix to a soft, sticky dough. Turn dough onto a light, floured surface; knead until it is smooth and elastic.
3.Place dough in a large, oiled bowl. Set aside, covered, until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
4.Using fist, knock down dough to remove air. Divide into 10 equal portions; shape into buns about 10cm long. Place close together on a greased oven tray. Set aside, covered, until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
5.Meanwhile, preheat oven to hot, 200°C; bake buns 20-25 minutes, until golden and hollow when tapped on the base.
6.In a small bowl, combine extra milk and remaining sugar until sugar dissolves. Brush over hot buns. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
7.To make icing, in a small bowl, combine icing sugar, butter, hot water and food colouring until smooth. Spread over buns; sprinkle with coconut.
If the dough is sticky you may need a little extra flour.
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