Hot Cross Buns With Dried Cranberries Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Buns With Dried Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DOUGH; 3 3/4 - 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, cut up; 3 eggs; 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries; 1 egg white, beaten; GLAZE; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

DOUGH
3 3/4 - 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, cut up
3 eggs
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 egg white, beaten
GLAZE
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 tablespoon milk

1
Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and yeast in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
2
Combine 3/4 cup milk and butter in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until very warm (120 to 130u00b0F.). Add warm liquid and eggs to flour mixture; mix on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups additional flour by hand until dough forms and pulls away from side of bowl. Stir in cranberries.
3
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough for 5 to 6 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and roll it around to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 50 to 60 minutes.
4
Lightly grease a large cookie sheet. Punch down dough; divide into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball; place 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. With scissors, snip a cross in top of each roll. Cover; let rise until doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes.
5
Heat oven to 375u00b0F Brush rolls with egg white.
6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Cool slightly. Combine glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl, adding enough milk for desired consistency. Using a decorating bag or spoon make a cross on top of each roll with glaze.

869

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DOUGH, 3 3/4 - 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Hot Cross Buns With Dried Cranberries 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 With Dried Cranberries

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