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Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Traditional spiced buns with a sweet glaze, perfect for Easter.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 12 buns
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

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

For the Cross

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup water

For the Glaze

  • ¼ cup apricot jam

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2. Add melted butter, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  3. 3. Gradually add flour and currants/raisins. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into buns. Place on a baking sheet.
  6. 6. For the cross, mix flour and water to form a paste. Pipe a cross on each bun.
  7. 7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. 8. For the glaze, heat apricot jam until melted and brush over warm buns.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easter
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