Classic Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Classic Hot Cross Buns
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup carnation fat-free evaporated skim milk
  • 2 tbps. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp clove
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup dried currant
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 3/4 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp carnation fat free evaporated slim milk

Directions:

  1. BUNS: Dissolve 1 tablespoons sugar in water. Sprinkle yeast over water and let stand for 20 minutes, or until frothy.
  2. Heat evaporated milk until just steaming.
  3. In a bowl, blend remaininig sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; make a well; in a separate bowl, whisk evaporated milk, oil and eggs. Combine milk and yeast mixtures to flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on a lighty floured sruface, adding extra flour as needed, for 8 minutes or until smooth. Place in a lightly oiled bowl turning to coat. Cover and place in a warm area to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough; turn out onto a lighty floured surface; knead in currants and peel. Roll into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Shape into balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F Bake buns 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. GLAZE: Heat sugar with water over medium heat until dissolved, brush over hot buns.
  8. FROSTING: Blend icing sugar with evaporated milk. Pipe a cross on each of the cooled buns.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 500.32 Kcal (2095 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.87g 14%
Cholesterol 32.74mg 11%
Sodium 187.92mg 8%
Potassium 114.88mg 2%
Total Carbs 96.29g 32%
Sugars 24.79g 99%
Dietary Fiber 9.51g 38%
Protein 3.34g 7%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 8%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 76.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333.27 Kcal (1395 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.91g 14%
Cholesterol 21.81mg 11%
Sodium 125.17mg 8%
Potassium 76.52mg 2%
Total Carbs 64.14g 32%
Sugars 16.52g 99%
Dietary Fiber 6.33g 38%
Protein 2.23g 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 8%
Iron 2.4mg 20%
Calcium 50.9mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

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