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Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns
I've been known to make hot cross buns throughout the year, not just at Easter. My husband loves them toasted and topped with butter!—Trudy Williams, Shannonville, Ontario
18 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped mixed candied peel
  • GLAZE:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ICING:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons water

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar,
  • butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, egg, egg yolk and 2 cups
  • flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in the currants, candied peel and
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Directions (continued)

  • 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. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18
  • pieces. Shape each into a roll. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking
  • sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile,
  • for glaze, combine sugar and water in small saucepan. Cook and stir
  • over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Place wire racks over
  • waxed paper; place buns on racks. Brush with warm glaze; cool.
  • For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and water in a small bowl.
  • Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a
  • corner of bag. Pipe a cross on top of each bun. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 bun equals 187 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
© Taste of Home 2013