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Julia's Hot Cross Buns

Submitted by: Julia 
A bread machine adaptation of an Easter staple, these sweet yeast buns are delicately spiced with orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Try adding raisins or currants for a more fruity taste. 

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Traditional Hot Cross Buns

Submitted by: Barbara Jean Lull 
'We looked forward to eating Mom's hot cross buns on Easter morning for many years,' recalls Barbara Jean Lull of Fullerton, California. This scaled-down version makes just six buns! 

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Pull-Apart Hot Cross Buns

Submitted by: Princess of her Castle 
Infused with cardamom spice, these taste as wonderful as they smell. These buns are requested by family and friends every Easter and they are easy to make in your bread machine! 

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Hot Cross Buns I

Submitted by: LITSTER5 
An Easter tradition, these lightly sweetened cinnamon yeast buns feature tender little currants strewn throughout. An egg yolk wash gives these buns a browned, glossy finish, making a canvas for the namesake cross, a painting of milk and sugar icing. 

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Hot Cross Buns

Submitted by: Dolores Skrout 
With their tender texture and pretty frosted crosses, these Easter buns are both tasty and attractive. Dolores Skrout of Summerhill, Pennsylvania adds a little orange juice to the frosting for a delicate citrusy flavor. 

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Easter Buttermilk Hot Cross Buns

Submitted by: violet 
Home Town: Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA
Living In: Mchenry, Illinois, USA
Hot cross buns are made with buttermilk and raisins with a hint of cinnamon. These are a family tradition for Easter brunch.  

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