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 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; ½ cup sugar, divided; 1 cup warm milk (110 to 115); ¼ cup butter, cubed; ¼ cup raisins; 1 egg, lightly beated; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 12-3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ½ teaspoon mace; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; icing; ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon butter, softened; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 -3 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar, divided
½ cup sugar, divided
1 cup warm milk (110 to 115)
¼ cup butter, cubed
¼ cup raisins
1 egg, lightly beated
¼ teaspoon salt
3 12-3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon mace
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
icing
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon butter, softened
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 -3 teaspoons milk

1
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in milk.
2
Let stand for 5 minutes.
3
Add the butter, raisins, egg, salt, lemon rind, orange rind, lemon juice, mace, nutmeg and remaining sugar; beat until smooth.
4
Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
5
Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic about 6-8 minutes.
6
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
7
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1-1/4 hours.
8
Punch dough down.
9
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 portions.
10
(don't pull dough, cut it)Shape each into a ball.
11
Place in a greased 13 inches x 9 in baking pan.
12
Cover and let rise until doubled about 45 minutes.
13
Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until browned.
14
Remove from the pan to a wire rack to cool.
15
For icing combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a piping consistency.
16
Pipe a cross on top of each bun.
17
(When I take out of oven I immediately brush some icing over top with a pastry brush and when they cool pipe the cross on them).

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, divided, ½ cup sugar, divided, 1 cup warm milk (110 to 115), 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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