Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, with the cross symbolizing the crucifixion of Jesus.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 3 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 cup Raisins
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Add to dry ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in raisins.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 pieces. Shape each into a ball.
- Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water; drizzle over buns to form crosses.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- 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.