GRANDMA'S FAVORITE HOT CROSS BUNS
My husband's Grandma used to make these every year for Good Friday, and I carry on the tradition with my own version of her recipe. I make 6 dozen every year, and they all disappear. -Jill Evely, Wilmore, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a very large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add oil, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, yeast mixture and 10 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in raisins. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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 1-1/4 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Divide into 72 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart in 4 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Combine egg whites and water; brush over tops. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. For icing, combine confectioners' sugar, butter and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Pipe a cross on top of each bun.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Muhammad Waqas Bashir
[email protected]These buns are amazing! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're so soft and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kelly Herald
[email protected]I was looking for a traditional hot cross bun recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The buns turned out great! They're soft, fluffy, and have a wonderful flavor. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Mujtaba Kahoot
[email protected]These buns are the perfect way to celebrate Easter. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness and the currants give the buns a nice chewy texture.
Najmin Begum
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of hot cross buns, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! These buns are amazing. They're so soft and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Masu Masud
[email protected]These buns are delicious! I made them for my family's Easter brunch and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
Jacob Oquemdo
[email protected]I've made these buns several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect Easter treat. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
malik shery
[email protected]These buns are a bit more work than some other recipes, but they're definitely worth it. They're so soft and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Lillian Jones
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of currants, but I'm so glad I did! The buns are delicious and the currants add a nice burst of flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ogunsan Emmanuel
[email protected]These buns are so good! I made them for Easter brunch and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the soft, fluffy texture and the tangy glaze. I'll definitely be making these again next year.
Shane Ed
[email protected]I love this recipe! The buns are always so soft and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.
DARK Good
[email protected]These are the best hot cross buns I've ever had. They're so light and fluffy, and the glaze is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Stuart Buckley
[email protected]Yum! These buns are delicious. The dough is so soft and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.
mclaz nyirenda
[email protected]These buns are amazing! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. They're so soft and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Faystar Media
[email protected]I was looking for a traditional hot cross bun recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The buns turned out great! They're soft, fluffy, and have a wonderful flavor. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Udaya Jayasekara
[email protected]These hot cross buns are the perfect way to celebrate Easter. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness and the currants give the buns a nice chewy text
Abuti Monate
[email protected]Delicious! I made these buns for my family's Easter celebration and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the soft, fluffy texture and the tangy glaze. I'll definitely be making these again next year.
Veronica Azevedo
[email protected]These buns are a must-try! The dough is easy to work with and the buns bake up beautifully. The glaze gives them a lovely shine and the currants add a nice burst of flavor. I'll be making these again and again!
Nimasha Rexmini
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the buns came out perfectly! So light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The glaze adds a nice finishing touch. Will definitely be making these again for Easter brunch.
Sejan Hossain
[email protected]These hot cross buns are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors. The hint of cinnamon and nutmeg is the perfect complement to the tangy currants. The buns are soft, fluffy, and have a beautiful golden crust. I will definitely be making these