Easter Hot Cross Buns
Originally submitted by Sue Litster and modified by Kaboose.com
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An Easter tradition, these lightly sweetened cinnamon yeast buns are delicious and easy to make. An egg yolk wash gives them a glossy finish, creating a canvas for the namesake cross, a painting of milk and sugar icing.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon instant powdered milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup dried currants
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons milk
Cooking Instructions
- Put warm water, butter, skim milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, egg white, flour, and yeast in bread maker and start on dough program.
- When 5 minutes of kneading are left, add currants and cinnamon. Leave in machine till double.
- Punch down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes.
- Shape into 12 balls and place in a greased 9x12-inch pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double, about 35-40 minutes.
- Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water. Brush on balls.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack.
- To make crosses: mix together confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk. Brush an X on each cooled bun.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 218cal
- total fat: 4.1g
- cholesterol: 43mg
- sodium: 117mg
- carbohydrates: 40.5g
- fiber: 1.8g
- protein: 5.2g
Preparation Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Ready In:
Servings: 12
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Ready In:
3 hours and 30 min.
Servings: 12
