Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday in the United Kingdom, but they have become popular worldwide as a sweet treat during Easter.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Hot Cross Buns

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Let it cool slightly.
3. Add the milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and knead in the raisins.
7. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
8. Place the balls on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
11. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
12. Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
13. Drizzle the glaze over the buns in the shape of a cross.
14. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 190kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 12g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.