EASTER HOT CROSS BUNS
"We looked forward to eating Mom's hot cross buns on Easter morning for many years," recalls Barbara Jean Lull of Fullerton, California. This scaled-down version makes just six buns!
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 buns.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Stir in butter, egg, sugar and salt. Combine 3/4 cup flour, raisins, currants, cinnamon and allspice; add to the yeast mixture and mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; shape into six 2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each bun. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Beat egg yolk and water; brush over buns. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; pipe over buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Smiling Noor
[email protected]I've never made hot cross buns before, but this recipe seems easy enough. I think I'll give it a try.
Rihon Khan
[email protected]These hot cross buns look amazing! I'm definitely going to try this recipe.
Some Life
[email protected]I'm making these hot cross buns for Easter brunch. I can't wait to see how they turn out!
Chris Davis
[email protected]Yum!
Cedric Vermaak
[email protected]These hot cross buns are the perfect Easter treat. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious.
AnimoTime324
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of hot cross buns, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The buns were actually really good. They were soft and fluffy, and the glaze was delicious.
XamzEe
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I might add a little more liquid to the dough next time.
Ashi Rizwan
[email protected]I love the flavor of these hot cross buns. The spices are subtle but still noticeable, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Anik Bhuiyan
[email protected]These hot cross buns were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the buns turned out perfectly golden brown. The glaze was also very tasty.
Karina Hamilton
[email protected]I've made hot cross buns before, but this recipe is by far the best. The buns were so light and airy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Khalil Masihi
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a hit with my family! They were so fluffy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again for Easter.