Traditional Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Traditional Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None Traditional Hot Cross Buns; 4 tsp active dry yeast; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup warm milk; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 6 tbsp butter, chopped; 1 cup raisins; 2 tbsp mixed citrus peel, finely chopped; 1 None egg, beaten lightly; None None Flour Paste; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp granulated sugar; None None Glaze; 1 tsp powdered gelatin; 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Servings: persons

None None Traditional Hot Cross Buns
4 tsp active dry yeast
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup warm milk
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
6 tbsp butter, chopped
1 cup raisins
2 tbsp mixed citrus peel, finely chopped
1 None egg, beaten lightly
None None Flour Paste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp granulated sugar
None None Glaze
1 tsp powdered gelatin
1 tbsp granulated sugar

1
For the hot cross buns, whisk together yeast, 1 tbsp sugar and milk. Cover and let stand in a warm place for about 10 mins, or until frothy.
2
Sift flour, spices and 1/2 tsp salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter. Add remaining sugar, fruit, yeast mixture, egg and enough water to make a soft dough. Cover with oiled plastic wrap and let proof in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
3
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for about 10 mins, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Shape into 20 balls. Place, almost touching, on a large greased baking tray. Let stand in a warm place for about 20 mins, or until doubled in size.
4
To make the flour paste, sift flour and sugar together. Gradually add enough water to a make a smooth, thick paste. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe crosses onto buns. Bake for 15 mins, or until buns sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
5
Meanwhile, to make the glaze, bloom gelatin in 1 tbsp ice water for 5 mins. Add remaining sugar then gently heat until sugar and gelatin dissolve. Transfer buns to a wire rack and brush tops with glaze.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None Traditional Hot Cross Buns, 4 tsp active dry yeast, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup warm milk, and more.

Yes, Traditional Hot Cross Buns 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.

Traditional Hot Cross Buns

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