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 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons quick-rising yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon nutmeg, grated; 1 teaspoon lemon essence or 1 lemon, zest of; 2 cups water, Warm; ¼ cup butter, Melted; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; ½ cup mixed candied peel; 1 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 ½ cups icing sugar

Servings: persons

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons quick-rising yeast
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1 teaspoon lemon essence or 1 lemon, zest of
2 cups water, Warm
¼ cup butter, Melted
2 eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ cup mixed candied peel
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups icing sugar

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, lemon rind, salt cinnamon and nutmeg.
2
Stir in warm water and butter, then beaten eggs.
3
Using a wooden spoon, vigorously stir dough until smooth and elastic.
4
Stir in raisins and candied peel.
5
Scrape down sides of bowl, cover with a clean dry towel and stand for 10 minutes.
6
Grease 24 medium to large-sized muffin cups and spoon in batter -- no more than 2/3 full.
7
Brush tops with melted butter.
8
Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost double, about 20 - 30 minutes.
9
Bake in an oven preheated to 375 degrees for about 20 minutes or until tops are browned.
10
Let cool on wire racks until warm, about 10 - 15 minutes.
11
Combine icing sugar with milk until smooth; place in a piping bag or spoon on top of buns to make crosses.

914

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons quick-rising yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 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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