Hot Cross Buns are a traditional spiced sweet bun marked with a cross on top. They are typically enjoyed during the Easter season.
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour all-purpose
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp yeast dry active
- 1 1/4 cups milk warm
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 tbsp spice mix cinnamon and nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Mix in the warm milk and melted butter, stirring until the dough begins to form.
- Add the spice mix and egg, then stir in the raisins.
- Gradually add the remaining flour until the dough is not sticky.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into balls. Place on a greased baking tray.
- Let the buns rise again for 30 minutes.
- Prepare a paste of flour and water for the crosses and pipe onto the buns.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg