Hot Cross Buns Recipe
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Hot Cross Buns

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."

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup butter or stick margarine
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • ICING:
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 4 teaspoons orange juice

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs;beat until smooth. Stir in raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  2. Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 18 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place in two 9-in. round baking pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each roll. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  3. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over buns. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; pipe crosses onto rolls.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One bun equals 207 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 107 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by MIMI1414   view full review
What a hit this Easter!!! I followed the recipe exactly except that rather than knead the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by Luey   view full review
I used dried apricots cut up into raisin-sized pieces, and the flavor with the cinnamon and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by Morgana   view full review
These were very good and I have been making them for eons. I do add glaced fruit bits such as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by Mrs.Butterworth   view full review
This recipe baked up very nicely. I added chopped candied citrus peel to the dough, in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by cburke   view full review
These were very yummy! I made them for Easter and turned out very good! The orange flavored...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2007 by PRACTICINGJOY   view full review
These turned out so great! I just didn't wait long enough for the buns to cool and added the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by WONGMAR   view full review
This was my first time trying to make hot cross buns. I followed the recipe exactly (but did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2009 by mrs.cindy_gl   view full review
I just made these and they are awesome! The orange frosting is perfect for this type of roll....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by Kelly   view full review
Never made hot cross buns before - these turned out great! I added finely chopped golden...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by jules   view full review
I found this to be an easy recipe to follow with great results. My family really enjoyed these...

 

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