Candied-Fruit Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Candied-Fruit Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling

Yield: 36 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons water
ICING:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in the butter, eggs, sugar and salt. Combine 3 cups flour, candied fruit and cinnamon; add to yeast mixture and mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; shape into 2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each bun. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Beat egg yolk and water; brush over buns. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; pipe an "X" on top of each bun. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 163 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 106 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Candied-Fruit Hot Cross Buns in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p171