Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Buns; 2 packages yeast; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup warm milk; 3/4 cup mashed potatoes; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup butter; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 cups raisins (or 1 1/2 cup mixed raisins and citron); 4 1/2 cups flour; 1 egg yolk; Icing; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Buns
2 packages yeast
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup warm milk
3/4 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups raisins (or 1 1/2 cup mixed raisins and citron)
4 1/2 cups flour
1 egg yolk
Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1
Combine yeast, water, and milk; stir well.
2
Mix with, potatoes, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and raisins.
3
Beat in flour by cups.
4
Knead 5 minutes.
5
Let rise 1 1/2 hours.
6
Punch down and divide in half 5 times, for 32 pieces of dough.
7
Fold the corners in to make balls.
8
Snip a cross onto the top of each ball.
9
Let rise for 40 minutes.
10
Brush with egg yolk and water.
11
Bake 20 minutes at 375.
12
While the buns are baking, combine milk, sugar, and vanilla to make icing.
13
When buns are cool, drizzle icing over cross.

1079

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Buns, 2 packages yeast, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup warm milk, and more.

Yes, 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.

Hot Cross Buns

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