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Guess what?
Gauteng The Western Cape’s favourite home-living secret RECIPE
has officially landed in Gauteng, and it’s a total
the Secret’s Out! game-changer. Mambos Storage and Home has
opened up massive, unpretentious “discovery”
Mambo’s is Changing stores in Castlegate, Newmarket, Byls Bridge, and

Kyalami Hills, and you need to see them for yourself.
the Home Game Why is everyone obsessed?

Because Mambos gets it. They know we want our Recipe by Abigail Donnelly
homes to look modern and stylish without spending
a fortune. From the ultimate ot cross buns are a
cherished treat, lovingly
pantry-organisation kits to trendy décor and Hbaked with warm spices
even heavy-duty gear for your guesthouse or and sweet dried fruits that fill the
cafe, they’ve got it all. kitchen with a comforting aroma.
Marked with their signature cross
It’s not just a store and glazed to golden perfection,
It’s 16 branches of “where has this been all my life?” these classic buns have long been
nifty solutions. No more choosing between “boring” a symbol of faith, renewal, and
togetherness. Especially at Easter,
and “expensive.” Check out their store locator they bring family and friends
online and go find your local Mambos. around the table to share in a
Your house (and your wallet) will thank you! timeless tradition, celebrating the
Outdoor and Homeware
joy and hope of the season with
every delicious bite. Why not make
your own traditional hot cross
buns this Easter with this delicious
recipe, and fill your home with the
irresistible scent and warmth of
freshly baked goodness?

INGREDIENTS METHOD
Entertaining Storage Glassware 480g flour Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2 x 10g instant yeast sachets
10g brown sugar To make the hot cross buns 5. After the dough has risen, knock it
1/2 tsp cinnamon 1. Combine the flour, yeast, brown sugar, down to its original size and then roll
1/2 tsp nutmeg cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, into 12 evenly shaped buns.
Salt, a pinch bicarbonate of soda, lemon zest and dried fruit
1/2 tsp baking powder in a large mixing bowl. 6. Place the buns on a greased baking
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda tray and cover with clingfilm, leaving
1 lemon, zested 2. Place the milk and butter in a saucepan and enough room for the buns to rise.
1 1/4 cups of milk heat gently until the butter has melted. Lightly Allow the buns to rise for another
3 tbsp butter whisk the eggs and vanilla together and add to 30 minutes.
2 free-range eggs the dry ingredients, along with the milk-and-
Baking Kiddies Fun & Learn Cleaning 1 tsp vanilla extract butter mixture. To make the flour paste

135g sultanas and raisins 1. Mix the flour and water together to
shop online: 3. Gently mix the dough using your hands or form a smooth paste, place it in a
mambos.co.za For the flour paste: a wooden spoon until the mixture comes Ziploc sandwich bag and cut off one of
ALBERTON - GAUTENG: MIDRAND 125g flour together. the corners to make a piping bag.
Shop 2, Town Square at Newmarket, Cnr Allandale Road &
C/O Elevation Street & Sea Cottage Present Dr, Kyalami Gardens 5 tbsp water
Street, New Park, Ext 15, Tel: 010 0189546 4. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and 2. Pipe a cross onto each bun and bake
Tel: 010 018 9539 CASTLE GATE - PRETORIA: for 15 minutes, or until the buns are
IRENE - CENTURION: Castle Gate Centre For the glaze: knead for 10 minutes. Place in a lightly oiled
Byls Bridge Promenade, Shop Number 3. Ground Floor 65ml golden syrup bowl, cover with clingfilm and place in a warm golden and cooked through. Glaze the
210 Centaurus Road, 478 Koedoesnek Ave 65ml boiling water spot for 1½ hours until doubled in size. buns while they are still hot.
Tel: 010 018 9543 Waterkloof Ridge,
Tel: 010 054 8661

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