Hot Cross Buns
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Hot Cross Buns are traditional Easter treats you can easily make at home. Step-by-step recipe for fresh spiced raisin buns with sweet glaze.
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Ingredients
Hot Cross Buns:
- 2 packets active dry yeast , (1/4 ounce each)
- 2 cups warm whole milk , 110 to 115 degrees
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter , melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup raisins
- 7 cups flour
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons water
Cross Design:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup water
Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup orange juice
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Instructions
Hot Cross Buns:
- To your stand mixer add the yeast and 1 cup milk.
- Stir to dissolve and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add in the remaining milk, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and raisins.
- Stir to combine.
- Add the beater attachment and on the lowest speed setting start adding the flour 1/2 cup at a time.
- Once the flour is mixed in, add the dough hook to the stand mixer.
- On medium speed knead the dough with the dough hook for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- To a greased large mixing bowl add the dough, turn to coat both sides of dough with grease.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 60 minutes.
- Punch down dough.
- Cut the dough into 24 even pieces.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll each piece into a ball and place on baking sheet nestled next to each other.
- Cover with clean kitchen towel in a warm place and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small bowl beat egg yolk and water together.
- Brush gently onto dough.
Cross Design:
- Mix the flour and water to make the cross designs.
- Add to piping bag and pipe cross pattern onto the buns.
- Make a line through the center of the buns in both directions to make crosses.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Icing:
- Mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract and orange juice.
- Brush over the warm baked rolls.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
114mg
(5%)
Potassium
137mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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