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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Hot Cross Buns?

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 scant tablespoon or 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees), 1 1/2 cups warm milk (about 110 degrees), 1/3 cup soft unsalted butter, and more.

Is Hot Cross Buns suitable as general?

Yes, Hot Cross Buns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Hot Cross Buns?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 scant tablespoon or 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees); 1 1/2 cups warm milk (about 110 degrees); 1/3 cup soft unsalted butter; 1/2 cup light brown or raw sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 3 1/2 to 41/2 cups unbleached flour; 1/2 cup currants; 1/2 cup candied lemon peel or candied citron; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream

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["In a large bowl, stir yeast into water to soften.", "Add milk, butter, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pepper, and 2 cups flour.", "Beat vigorously for two minutes.", "Add the currants and lemon peel and stir to combine.", "Gradually add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.Turn dough out onto a floured work surface.", "Knead, adding flour a little at a time, until you have a smooth, elastic dough.", "Put dough into an oiled bowl.", "Turn to coat the entire ball of dough with oil.", "Cover with a tightly woven towel and let rise until doubled, about one hour.", "Turn the dough out onto a lightly oiled work surface and divide into 24 equal pieces.", "Shape each piece into a ball and put into two well-seasoned 9 by 12-inch baking pans.", "Cover with a towel and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.About 10 minutes before baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees.", "Just before baking, cut a cross into the top of each bun.", "Combine the milk and sugar for the glaze and brush lightly over the top of the buns.Bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the buns reach 190 degrees.", "Immediately remove buns from pans and cool on a rack for about 10 minutes.In a glass measuring cup with a pouring lip, combine the confectioners' sugar with lemon juice and enough heavy cream to reach the consistency of honey.", "Use to pour into the cross on the top of each bun.", "Bread Basket method follows.", "To shape a basket of bread ""eggs"" Divide the dough in half.", "Return 1/2 the dough to the rising bowl and cover with a towel until needed.", "Divide the other piece of dough into 6 pieces.", "Shape each piece into a 26-inch strand.", "Twist the strands together.", "Lightly grease the bottom of an oven-proof bowl or pan with no handles (I have a Pyrex bowl that measures about 8 inches across the top and is about 4 inches deep that works perfectly) and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.", "Loosely coil the twisted strands around the beginning with where the pan and bowl meet.", "Continue until you get to the center of the bowl bottom.", "If you have too much dough left, pinch it off to use when making the ""eggs.""

Hot Cross Buns

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