Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. Give it a good stir to make sure everything is combined
Cover and leave in a warm place for a couple of hours until doubled in size
Tip the dough out of the bowl and shape into a log. Divide the log into 12 equal portions. Take each bit of dough and pinch together into a ball
Place the dough balls in a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until almost doubled
To make the cross, mix flour and a few tablespoons of water until a thick paste is formed. Then spoon over the risen buns
Place the buns in an oven at 180C for about 25 minutes, until golden
Make the glaze by mixing sugar and boiling water to make a syrup
When the buns are cooked, take them out of the oven and brush with the glaze
Transfer the buns onto a wire rack to cool. Enjoy toasted and covered in butter
