Method

1. Whisk the yeast, sugar, salt and water in a bowl then set aside for 5 minutes or until foamy.
2. Whisk in the milk, butter and egg.
3. Stir mixture into flour, add prunes, macadamias, sugar and mixed spice. Knead for 10 minutes.
4. Place in a large bowl in a warm area for one hour or until doubled.
5. Punch down dough, knead for a couple of minutes then roll into 12 balls.
6. Place balls on a 16cm x 26cm baking tray so they are just touching. Cover in warm place again for ½ hour.
7. Preheat oven to 190°C. Mix together the extra flour and half the extra water. Pipe crosses onto the buns.
8. Bake buns for 30 minutes.
9. Whilst the buns are baking, simmer the sugar and remaining water in a small saucepan until sugar has dissolved. Remove buns from oven and brush with sugar syrup immediately.