Hot Cross Muffins Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup golden raisin (6 oz.); 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ⅓ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon allspice; ½ cup candied citron peel (or mixed candied fruit); 2 large eggs; 1 ½ cups milk; 8 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons soft butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons water
1 cup golden raisin (6 oz.)
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
⅓ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon allspice
½ cup candied citron peel (or mixed candied fruit)
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons soft butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon cream

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
In a small bowl, pour the rum or water over the raisins; set aside while you assemble all the other ingredients.
3
In a big bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and spices.
4
Make a well in the center; add the soaked raisins and candied peel or citron.
5
Beat together the eggs and milk; add in the melted butter, and add, all at once, to the dry ingredients.
6
Stir until everything is evenly combined.
7
Scoop into greased muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
8
Bake 20-25 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
9
Remove from the oven and cool on a rack while you combine the frosting ingredients.
10
When the muffins are cool, frost with a cross over the top.

937

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons rum or 2 tablespoons water, 1 cup golden raisin (6 oz.), 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Hot Cross Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hot Cross Muffins

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