Special treat for family lunches

EASY finger buns the kids are bound to enjoy in their lunchbox ...

BUNS

2 cups self-raising flour 30g butter, chopped 1/4 cup sultanas (optional but I omit) 2 tbsp sugar 3/4 cup milk 1 egg

1 tbsp boiled water 1 tbsp caster sugar

ICING

1 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 tbsp boiled water 1 tsp butter few drops pink food colouring

Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Lightly grease a baking tray. Sift flour into a large bowl. Add butter. Using fingertips, lightly rub in until well combined. Stir in sultanas (if using them) and sugar. Make a well in the centre of flour mixture. In a jug, whisk together milk and egg. Pour into well all at once, reserving 1 tbsp. Using a knife, quickly mix to a soft, sticky dough. Do not over-mix.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly. Break dough into even-sized pieces. Roll into finger-bun shapes.

Place buns close together on prepared tray. Brush with reserved milk mixture. Bake 12–15 minutes, until buns sound hollow when tapped.

Remove from oven. In a jug, combine water and caster sugar and brush over buns. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

To make icing: in a bowl, combine icing sugar, water and butter.

Add food colouring, as desired, and mix well. Spread a strip down the centre of each bun.

Add coconut or sprinkles if desired.