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.
Ingredients
- 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
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Let it cool slightly.
- Add the milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 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.
- Punch down the dough and knead in the raisins.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
- Place the balls on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
- Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Drizzle the glaze over the buns in the shape of a cross.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 190kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.