Hot Cross Buns

Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowlPlace the milk and syrup into a glass measuring jug and heat in a microwave on high power for 30 seconds until just warm. Stir wellAdd the milk and syrup mixture to the dry ingredients along with the egg, melted coconut oil and zest of the orangeStir well until it comes together into a dough, then, using your hands knead until smoothIf using the chocolate chunks, add them to the dough now and knead evenly through the mixtureDivide the dough into 8 pieces and roll into ballsPlace each bun onto a lined baking tray, leaving some space between them to allow them to riseBoil the kettle and pour boiling water into another baking tray to approx. 1cm deepPlace the tray with the boiling water into the bottom of your oven, then place your buns on the shelf above. Close the oven door and leave for 1 hourOnce the hour is up, remove the buns from the oven and turn it on to 200 degrees/180 degree fan/gas mark 5Brush the buns with milk then mix 2tbsp flour with 2 tbsp water to create a pasteEither pipe the flour paste into a cross shape on the buns, or drizzle it over in a cross patternOnce the oven has got to the correct temperature place the buns in the oven (the tray with water in will still be in the bottom of the oven...leave it there) and bake for 20 minutes