Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Hot Cross Buns
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 2 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Heat milk to scalding(just before boiling)..remove from heat and whisk in sugar,butter,salt.
  2. In 1 bowl lukewarm water and yeast..Add milk mixture and beaten eggs.
  3. In 2nd bowl mix flour ,currants(or raisins)and spices
  4. Combine both bowls and mix well
  5. Add more flour if needed...Kneed the dough for 5 minutes
  6. Make the dough into a ball and roll lightly in flour.Place in a lightly oiled bowl..cover with plastic wrap and set in warm spot for 90 minutes.
  7. On a lightly floured surface cut dough in half then take each and roll into a 10 long piece...cut 1 of each piece and roll into a ball.place on non stick paper on a cooking sheet and cut a cross with a knife on each one...Cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 375*
  9. Lightly brush each one with egg white mixture...Bake for 10 minutes,then brush again...bake another 8 minutes or until golden brown and puffy...
  10. Mix 2 tbsp of milk with icing sugar(mix in slowly)until a thick paste.Add to the cross lines on the buns.
  11. ..Let sit for 20 minutes...then eat...Enjoy
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 965.78 Kcal (4044 kJ)
Calories from fat 281.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.29g 48%
Cholesterol 75.61mg 25%
Sodium 2506.49mg 104%
Potassium 452.14mg 10%
Total Carbs 151.99g 51%
Sugars 27.56g 110%
Dietary Fiber 12.73g 51%
Protein 20.53g 41%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 8.5mg 47%
Calcium 377.2mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 331.45 Kcal (1388 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.74g 48%
Cholesterol 25.95mg 25%
Sodium 860.2mg 104%
Potassium 155.17mg 10%
Total Carbs 52.16g 51%
Sugars 9.46g 110%
Dietary Fiber 4.37g 51%
Protein 7.04g 41%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 6%
Iron 2.9mg 47%
Calcium 129.4mg 38%

* 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

  • 21.1
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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