Orange Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Orange Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/4 cups warm orange juice (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 3 to 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup raisins; 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm orange juice (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
3 to 4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons water

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm orange juice. Add the butter, sugar, eggs, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, raisins, remaining orange juice and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 22 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4
. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on the top of each ball. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
6
In a small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Cut a small hole in a corner of bag; pipe a cross on each bun.

1195

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1-1/4 cups warm orange juice (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Orange 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.

Orange Hot Cross Buns

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