Classic Hot Cross Buns
Celebrate the season with these delightful Classic Hot Cross Buns. Soft, lightly spiced buns studded with plump raisins and topped with a sweet glaze, these buns are a perfect treat for Easter or any time of the year.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Classic Hot Cross Buns | |
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| 1 | egg, plus |
| 1 | egg yolk |
| 3/4 | cup milk |
| 1 | tablespoon butter |
| 6 | tablespoons sugar |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons grated lemon rind |
| 3/4 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1/2 | teaspoon nutmeg |
| 1/4 | teaspoon ground cloves |
| 3/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 3 | cups flour |
| 1 | tablespoon yeast |
| 1/2 | cup raisins or 1/2 cup candied fruit |
| 1/2 | cup icing sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon milk |
| 1/2 | teaspoon lemon juice |
Instructions
For preparing the dough | |
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| 1. | Combine all ingredients except fruit into the bread machine. |
| 2. | Set the bread machine to the dough setting. |
| 3. | Add the fruit when prompted by the machine. |
For shaping and baking | |
| 1. | Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. |
| 2. | After the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough and punch it down. |
| 3. | Divide the dough into 18-24 pieces and shape each piece into a ball. |
| 4. | Arrange the dough balls in the prepared pan, spacing them 1/2 inch apart. |
| 5. | Cover the pan and allow the dough to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour. |
| 6. | Using a sharp knife, make a cross-shaped cut on the top of each bun. |
| 7. | Bake the buns for 12-15 minutes at 375°F (190°C). |
For making the glaze | |
| 1. | Prepare the glaze by combining icing sugar with milk and lemon juice until it reaches a drizzling consistency. |
| 2. | Allow the buns to cool slightly, then drizzle the glaze over the cross cuts. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 163.9 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 9.9 g |
Published on Aug 04, 2024 by Luminița