Place 50g (2 oz) of the flour in a bowl with the yeast and mix with the milk. The milk should be at room temperature.

In another bowl rub the butter into the rest of the flour then add the flour and yeast mix and the egg.

Knead into a dough, cover the bowl with cling film and leave the mixture to rise.

When it has doubled in size knead then roll into a rectangle.

Preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, Gas Mark 5.

Mix the dried fruit, peel and the sugar.

Melt a small amount of butter and brush over the dough.

Sprinkle the fruit and sugar mix onto the dough and then roll the lot up to form a sausage shape.

Cut the dough into about nine even parts and seal the edge with water.

Place the buns on a baking tray and bake for around 30 minutes until golden brown.

The top can be glazed with honey if desired.