Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Hot Cross Buns
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Directions:

  1. Measure the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and lemon zest into a large mixing bowl or into the work bowl of a food processor.
  2. Heat milk to boiling in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Remove from heat and add the butter.
  4. Stir until the butter is melted.
  5. Stir in the eggs.
  6. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, and process or mix with an electric mixer until the dough is smooth but soft, about 2 minutes.
  7. Mix in the raisins, almonds, and candied fruits.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
  9. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Turn the dough out onto an oiled surface.
  11. Dust the dough with flour and knead to express air bubbles.
  12. Divide the dough into 16 equal parts.
  13. Shape each into a round ball.
  14. Place the balls of dough, smooth side up, about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  15. Let rise in a warm place, lightly covered, until almost doubled, for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  16. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  17. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg glaze.
  18. Slash a cross in the center of each bun with a sharp knife.
  19. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden.
  20. While the buns bake, mix the icing ingredients in a small bowl.
  21. Place the icing into a pastry bag with a small tip.
  22. Slide the parchment onto the counter top to cool or transfer the rolls onto a wire rack to cool.
  23. Pipe the icing into the shape of a cross on top of each bun.
  24. Serve warm.
  25. Makes 16 buns.
  26. Beatrice Ojakangas.
  27. The Great Holiday Baking Book.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.93 Kcal (988 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.69g 9%
Cholesterol 43.62mg 15%
Sodium 97.6mg 4%
Potassium 133.31mg 3%
Total Carbs 41.84g 14%
Sugars 18.56g 74%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
Protein 5.22g 10%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 34.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 297.99 Kcal (1248 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.18g 9%
Cholesterol 55.09mg 15%
Sodium 123.28mg 4%
Potassium 168.38mg 3%
Total Carbs 52.84g 14%
Sugars 23.45g 74%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 7%
Protein 6.6g 10%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Iron 2mg 9%
Calcium 44mg 3%

* 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

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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