Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup dried currants; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 to 6 teaspoons 2% milk

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup dried currants
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 6 teaspoons 2% milk

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt, cinnamon, allspice and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in currants and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased
4
. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5
Brush with egg white. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
6
For icing, combine the sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve piping consistency. Pipe a cross on top of each bun.

768

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns

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