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Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Traditional spiced buns with a cross on top, perfect for Easter.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup currants or raisins

For the Cross

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons water

For the Glaze

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the warm milk and melted butter, and mix until smooth. Add the beaten egg and mix well.
  2. 2. Gradually add the remaining flour and ground cinnamon, mixing until a soft dough forms. Stir in the currants or raisins.
  3. 3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. 4. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place on a greased baking tray. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). To make the cross, mix the flour and water to form a paste. Pipe the paste in a cross shape on top of each bun.
  6. 6. Bake the buns for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze by heating the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves.
  7. 7. Brush the hot glaze over the warm buns as soon as they come out of the oven. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Buns, Easter, Traditional
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