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Hot Cross Buns

Delicious and spiced hot cross buns perfect for Easter, featuring a delightful blend of spices and sweet dried fruits.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Easter
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1/2 cup sugar Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup milk, warmed Warm to activate yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, or sultanas)
  • 1/2 cup candied peel
For the Cross
  • 1/2 cup flour Mix with water to make a paste
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam For brushing on tops

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Activate the yeast by mixing it in warm milk with a sprinkle of sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, spices, and salt.
  3. Combine the two mixtures, adding melted butter and eggs until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth, then let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the dough into individual buns and let them rise again while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Once risen, create a cross on top of each bun using the flour-water paste.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Brush the baked buns with heated apricot jam to create a shiny glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer preservation. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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