that each piece is the size of an average bun, and begin to fold each piece in onto itself.
roll each piece into a circular bun shape, and then place it onto a greased baking tray.
when all the dough has been shaped into buns, cover the baking tray for an hour with some clear plastic and let them sit for a final rising.
when you remove the plastic covering all the buns should have risen. it is now time to put the ‘crosses’ for the hot cross buns on top of each bun.
the crosses themselves are made from a simple paste of flour and water, and all you do is pipe them 