Paul Merry’S Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Paul Merry’S Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 2 1/8 cups wheat flour; 2 1/2 tablespoons yeast; 7 cups wheat flour; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 9/16 tablespoon salt; 5/8 cup butter softened; 1 1/3 cups raisins; 3/4 cup spice; 1 egg additional, beaten with a little milk; 7/8 cup wheat flour; 5 5/8 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

2 cups milk
2 1/8 cups wheat flour
2 1/2 tablespoons yeast
7 cups wheat flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
9/16 tablespoon salt
5/8 cup butter softened
1 1/3 cups raisins
3/4 cup spice
1 egg additional, beaten with a little milk
7/8 cup wheat flour
5 5/8 tablespoons water

1
Preheat the oven to 190 Celsius.
2
Make the sponge by combiing the milk, flour, and yeast. Set aside unti light and foamy.
3
Add the flour, sugar, eggs, and salt to the primer. Knead until a dough is formed. Add the butter, little by little. Continue to knead until smooth and elastic.
4
Form the dough into a ball and place into an oiled bowl. Cover and set aside until doubled in volume.
5
Divide the dough into 2 sections. Keep one section in the covered bowl and divide the other section into 16 smaller sections. Form each section into a small ball. Place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, approximately 1 centimeter apart.
6
Beat the water and flour together.
7
When the buns have risen, brush with the egg yolk mixture and use the flour mixture to make crosses on top.
8
Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool onto a baking rack before serving.

1605

kcal

Calories

Fat

261

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: 2 cups milk, 2 1/8 cups wheat flour, 2 1/2 tablespoons yeast, 7 cups wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Paul Merry’S 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.

Paul Merry’S Hot Cross Buns

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