Hot Cross Carrot Bun Recipe

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Hot Cross Carrot Bun
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  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, carrots, sugar, undissolved yeast, cinnamon, and salt. Heat water, milk, and butter until very warm (120* to 130*F). Gradually add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs and 1 cup all-purpose flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in the dates and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  2. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  3. Punch dough down; shape into 6-inch round ball. Place in greased 9-inch round pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1hour.
  4. Brush with egg white. Bake at 375*F for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. Cover lightly with foil during last the 10 minutes to prevent excess browning. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
  5. Drizzle Powdered Sugar Glaze on top of bun in the shape of a cross. Decorate cross with sliced almonds. Enjoy!
  6. Powdered Sugar Glaze.
  7. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk and butter. Stir until smooth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 779.79 Kcal (3265 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.76g 37%
Cholesterol 57.38mg 19%
Sodium 811.52mg 34%
Potassium 1118.24mg 24%
Total Carbs 128.08g 43%
Sugars 49.14g 197%
Dietary Fiber 4.73g 19%
Protein 15.38g 31%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 87.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 316.41 Kcal (1325 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.64g 37%
Cholesterol 23.28mg 19%
Sodium 329.29mg 34%
Potassium 453.74mg 24%
Total Carbs 51.97g 43%
Sugars 19.94g 197%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 19%
Protein 6.24g 31%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1mg 13%
Calcium 35.6mg 9%

* 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

  • 16.8
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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