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Hot Cross Buns

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Easter
Servings 10 Depend on size

Ingredients
  

  • For the buns:
  • 1 egg
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 ¼ cups warm milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup currants or raisins
  • Zest of 1 orange optional
  • For the cross:
  • ½ cup flour
  • 5 tbsp water
  • For the glaze:
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Mix warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Combine flour, salt, spices, and zest. Add the yeast mixture, butter, and egg. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
  • Add the fruit: Gently knead in raisins or currants.
  • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  • Divide into 12 pieces, roll into balls, and place on a greased baking tray. Let rise again until puffy (about 30–45 minutes).
  • Mix flour and water into a thick paste and pipe a cross onto each bun.
  • At 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden.
  • While warm, brush with a sugar-water glaze for that glossy finish.
Keyword cross buns