The Ploughman Hot Cross Bun

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The Ploughman Hot Cross Bun

Drew Dawson, Chef and Owner of The Cool Room Cafe just down the road from The Good Grocer East Fremantle, puts a savoury spin on the iconic Rottnest Bakery hot cross buns. Skeptics, trust us,  the combination works, and it’s the perfect Easter brunch.

Be sure to visit Drew at The Cool Room Cafe for great coffee, wholesome seasonal plates, home-baked treats and dinner every second Friday evening.

Ingredients

  • 6 Traditional Rottnest Bakery Hot Cross Buns
  • 6 Tbsp Crunch Preserves Picalilli Relish
  • 400g sliced ham off the bone
  • 6 slices havarti cheese

Ham Glaze

  • 2 Tbsp black treacle
  • 1/2 orange, juiced
  • Pinch of cinnamon

Method:

  1. For the ham, warm together treacle, orange juice and cinnamon. Brush over ham and warm ham through.
  2. Toast the hot cross buns and cut in half. Butter each half.
  3. Layer the buns with picalilli, ham and slice of havarti cheese.
    HOT TIP: At the East Fremantle 1st Birthday, Drew actually whipped the picalilli with butter – absolute game changer!

Recipe by Drew Dawson.