Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 teaspoons yeast (2 pkgs of yeast); 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to warm; 1 cup water, lukewarm; 6 tablespoons Crisco shortening; 1/2 cup white sugar; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 6 cups white flour, Maybe a bit more if needed; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

4 1/2 teaspoons yeast (2 pkgs of yeast)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to warm
1 cup water, lukewarm
6 tablespoons Crisco shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 cups white flour, Maybe a bit more if needed
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons water

1
Mix yeast, sugar and scalded cooled down milk and water together and set aside till yeast starts to bubble.
2
In mixer mix shortening and sugar together and add one egg at a time mixing in completely before adding another egg. Mix well after last egg.
3
Sift 6 cups of flour into separate bowl.
4
Mix 3 cups of flour into the yeast mixture, mix till smooth.
5
Add Raisins.
6
Add shortening, sugar and egg mixture.
7
Take one cup of flour and add salt and cinnamon to it and mix it into dough. (To stop the cinnamon from lumping up in the dough).
8
Knead in remaining cups of flour till dough is smooth.
9
Place in greased bowl and allow to rise until double in size.
10
Form buns then using clean scissors snip a cross into the tops of each bun.
11
Beat egg yolk and water together and brush over tops of each bun.
12
Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.
13
When cooked and cooled use piping bag and form cross with your favorite white icing.

956

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 teaspoons yeast (2 pkgs of yeast), 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to warm, 1 cup water, lukewarm, 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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