Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Hot Cross Buns
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Ingredients:

  • 1 package (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110o to 115o)
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (110o to 115o)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1-1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 egg
  • glaze:
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • icing:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tsp water

Directions:

  1. 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 enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 495.9 Kcal (2076 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.19g 5%
Cholesterol 25.17mg 8%
Sodium 175.72mg 7%
Potassium 75.4mg 2%
Total Carbs 103.59g 35%
Sugars 15.86g 63%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 3%
Protein 8.88g 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 22.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 245.81 Kcal (1029 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.58g 5%
Cholesterol 12.48mg 8%
Sodium 87.1mg 7%
Potassium 37.37mg 2%
Total Carbs 51.35g 35%
Sugars 7.86g 63%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 3%
Protein 4.4g 18%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 2%

* 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

  • 10
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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