Traditional Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Traditional Hot Cross Buns
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Ingredients:

  • 2 packages (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm whole milk (110o to 115o)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 tbsp water
  • icing:
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 to 6 tsp whole milk

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. In a large bowl, combine eggs, butter, sugar, salt, spices, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in currants, raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 30 balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
  4. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each bun. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and water; brush over tops. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool slightly.
  5. For icing, mix confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Pipe a cross on top of each bun. Serve warm. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 511.65 Kcal (2142 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.64g 4%
Cholesterol 22.08mg 7%
Sodium 132.19mg 6%
Potassium 96.71mg 2%
Total Carbs 108.04g 36%
Sugars 15.05g 60%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 4%
Protein 9.52g 19%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 28.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 242.34 Kcal (1015 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.25g 4%
Cholesterol 10.46mg 7%
Sodium 62.61mg 6%
Potassium 45.81mg 2%
Total Carbs 51.17g 36%
Sugars 7.13g 60%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 4%
Protein 4.51g 19%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 13.6mg 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

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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