Hot Cross Carrot Bun Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Carrot Bun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -4 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; ¾ cup grated carrot; ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 envelopes fastrising yeast; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 cup water; ⅓ cup milk; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine; 2 large eggs; ¾ cup chopped dates; 1 egg white, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

4 -4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup grated carrot
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 envelopes fastrising yeast
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 cup water
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine
2 large eggs
¾ cup chopped dates
1 egg white, lightly beaten

1
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, carrots, sugar, undissolved yeast, cinnamon, and salt.
2
Heat water, milk, and butter until very warm (120o to 130oF).
3
Gradually add to flour mixture.
4
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
5
Add eggs and 1 cup all-purpose flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
6
Stir in dates and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
7
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
9
Punch dough down; shape into 6-inch diameter ball.
10
Place in greased 9-inch round pan.
11
Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1hour.
12
Brush with egg white.
13
Bake at 375oF for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
14
Cover lightly with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent excess browning.
15
Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
16
Drizzle Powdered Sugar Glaze on top of bun in the shape of a cross.
17
Decorate cross with sliced almonds.

764

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, ¾ cup grated carrot, ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Hot Cross Carrot Bun 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 Carrot Bun

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