Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1/2 cup water (110 to 115 degrees); 1 cup warm milk (, 110 to 115 degrees); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 1/2 - 7 cups all-purpose flour; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup dried currant; 1/2 cup raisins; GLAZE AND ICING; 2 tablespoons water; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup water (110 to 115 degrees)
1 cup warm milk (, 110 to 115 degrees)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 1/2 - 7 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup dried currant
1/2 cup raisins
GLAZE AND ICING
2 tablespoons water
1 egg yolk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2
Add milk, sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, nutmeg and 3 cups of flour; beat until smooth.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
4
Stir in the currants, raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
5
Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.
6
Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top.
7
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
8
Punch dough down; shape into 30 balls.
9
Place on greased baking sheets.
10
Cut a cross on top of each roll with a sharp knife.
11
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
12
Beat water and egg yolk; brush over rolls.
13
Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
14
Cool on wire racks.
15
For icing, combine sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over rolls.

1207

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast, 1/2 cup water (110 to 115 degrees), 1 cup warm milk (, 110 to 115 degrees), 1/2 cup sugar, 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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