Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup warm water; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 cup carnation fat-free evaporated milk; 3 ½ cups robin hood best for bread flour; 2 tablespoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon clove; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs, beaten; ½ cup dried currant; ¼ cup mixed candied peel or ¼ cup candied fruit, chopped; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons hot water; ¾ cup icing sugar; 1 tablespoon carnation fat-free evaporated milk

Servings: persons

½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup warm water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup carnation fat-free evaporated milk
3 ½ cups robin hood best for bread flour
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon clove
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup dried currant
¼ cup mixed candied peel or ¼ cup candied fruit, chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons hot water
¾ cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon carnation fat-free evaporated milk

1
BUNS: Dissolve 1 tablespoons sugar in water.
2
Sprinkle over yeast and let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy.
3
Heat evaporated milk until just steaming.
4
IN a bowl, blend remaining sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; make a well.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk evaporated milk, oil and eggs.
6
Combine yeast and milk mixtures to flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
7
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, adding extra flour as needed for 8 minutes or until smooth, Place in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat, Cover and place in a waarm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
8
Punch down dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead in currants and peel.
9
Roll into a log and cut into 12 pieces.
10
Shape into balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
11
Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
12
Preheat oven to 4000F Bake buns for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
13
GLAZE: Heat sugar with water over medium heat until dissolved; brush over hot buns.
14
FROSTING: Blend icing sugar with milk.
15
Pipe a cross on each of the cooled buns.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup warm water, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 1 cup carnation fat-free evaporated 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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