Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups milk; ½ cup sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 egg, beaten; ⅓ cup butter, melted; 5 -6 cups flour; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon; ¾ cup raisins; 1 cup icing sugar; milk

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups milk
½ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 egg, beaten
⅓ cup butter, melted
5 -6 cups flour
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup raisins
1 cup icing sugar
milk

1
Add yeast and 1 teaspoons sugar to 1/2 cup warm water.
2
Let sit for 10 minutes.
3
Warm milk in saucepan, add 1/2 cup sugar, salt, egg and butter.
4
Pour into large bowl, add yeast mixture and stir.
5
Add 5 cups flour, cinnamon and raisins.
6
mix well.
7
If dough is very sticky, add 1 more cup flour.
8
Knead as for bread dough until smooth.
9
Cover and let rise until doubled.
10
Punch down, knead briefly and cut into buns.
11
Place bun on a cookie sheet and cut a cross in the top of each.
12
Let rise unto doubled.
13
Bake at 325 for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
14
After they have cooled, put icing in each cross.
15
Icing sugar blended with enough milk to form a paste works well.

921

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 cups milk, ½ 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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