Hot Cross Buns I Recipe
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Hot Cross Buns I

By: LITSTER5 
"Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (128)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 buns
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon instant powdered milk
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup dried currants
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk

Directions

  1. Put warm water, butter, skim milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, egg white, flour, and yeast in bread maker and start on dough program.
  2. When 5 minutes of kneading are left, add currants and cinnamon. Leave in machine till double.
  3. Punch down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes.
  4. Shape into 12 balls and place in a greased 9 x 12 inch pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double, about 35-40 minutes.
  5. Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water. Brush on balls.
  6. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack.
  7. To make crosses: mix together confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk. Brush an X on each cooled bun.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 217 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2004 by FARMMOM   view full review
Just made these buns today, wonderful. I didn't want to wait to add the raisins, (not a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2003 by Tina Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Since I was short on time, I decided to try this bread machine version over my 'traditional'...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by POOKIES   view full review
My husband says that the traditional hot cross buns have a sweetened dough cross rather than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by Jan the stamper   view full review
Absolutely delish! Instead of using the warm water and powdered milk, I used 3/4 cup of warm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2006 by Sammy L   view full review
To make the buns more traditional (and toastable) make a paste of plain flour and water (you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by HEART2HAND   view full review
This is a great recipe! I added 2/3 cup of candied fruit and 1 teaspoon of Vanilla to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by MYFBIL   view full review
The BEST recipe for Hot Cross Buns I've ever had. I've used this recipe for years and had many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by HEATHERFEATHER   view full review
These were really very nice! I was pleasantly surprised to find a recipe for this Easter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by JGILL2002   view full review
Really good recipe. They turn out a little heavier than store bought HCB, but I'm an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by JKLUENDER   view full review
This is an awesome recipe! My husband loved it! It is soo easy! I added raisins instead of the...

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