HOT CROSS BUNS II
Whole wheat hot cross buns from scratch.
Provided by Michelle Chen
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over half the warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix two eggs and butter into the remaining warm milk.
- Place the whole wheat flour in a mixing bowl and add the salt, nutmeg, currants, and candied citrus peel. Make a well in the center and put in the yeast mixture, butter and egg mixture, and honey. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the crosses for the buns: Mix together 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup shortening to make a pastry. Roll out the pastry and cut in thin strips, set aside.
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 16 equal pieces and form into round buns. Place them on lightly greased baking sheets
- Hanging the prepared strips of dough over the buns loosely so that they touch the baking sheets on each side. This allows for the expansion of the buns. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Beat together one egg and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk. Brush the buns with this mixture and leave them in a warm place for 20 minutes to rise.
- Place a tray of hot water in the bottom of the oven to make it steamy. This gives the buns a thin, soft crust. Bake the buns at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until they are golden-brown. Cool them on wire racks and serve them split and buttered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.8 calories, Carbohydrate 113.4 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 331.5 mg, Sugar 26.8 g
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Lukonge Innocent
[email protected]Yum! These buns look delicious. I'm going to have to try them soon.
Simmone Douglas
[email protected]These buns look amazing! I can't wait to make them.
Raja rajput Rajput
[email protected]I've never made hot cross buns before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe.
SISIPHO Bhayibhile
[email protected]These buns are also delicious toasted and served with butter and jam.
Bella T
[email protected]I like to add a little bit of orange zest to the dough for extra flavor.
gaby chammas
[email protected]These buns are a great way to use up leftover Easter eggs.
Zoé Arnou
[email protected]I love the smell of these buns baking in the oven. It's so warm and inviting.
Niloy Ali
[email protected]These buns are perfect for a special occasion. They're beautiful and delicious.
Sanai Uhde
[email protected]I made these buns for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Alexis Gayle
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these buns without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Kashaf Ali
[email protected]These buns were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They were absolutely delicious. The dough was soft and fluffy, and the spices were perfectly balanced.
Afif Hossain Dhrudo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the buns didn't turn out right. They were too dense and didn't have much flavor.
Nayma Saeed
[email protected]The buns were a bit dry, but the glaze helped to make them more moist. The spices were also a bit too strong for my liking.
Johanna Etrisha Morgan
[email protected]These buns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The dough was soft and fluffy, and the glaze was nice and sticky.
arafath arafath
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of hot cross buns, but these were really good! The dough was light and airy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making these again.
Anthony Moss
[email protected]I made these buns for Easter brunch and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The buns were soft and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
David Lowell
[email protected]These buns were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the buns rose beautifully in the oven. The glaze gave them a lovely shine and added a touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.
Lesego Bophelo
[email protected]I've tried many hot cross bun recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The buns turned out perfectly golden brown and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. They were a hit with my family and friends.
Google Team
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a delightful treat! The dough was soft and fluffy, and the spices gave them a warm and inviting flavor. I especially loved the sticky glaze on top. They were perfect for a cozy Easter brunch.