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Julia's Hot Cross Buns

SUBMITTED BY: Julia PHOTO BY: ozfiz

"I adapted this for a bread machine from an old recipe. We always have these on Easter morning."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 15 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 15 rolls

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/8 cup milk
  • 3/8 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place milk, 3/8 cup water, egg, salt, white sugar, butter or margarine, cinnamon, nutmeg, peel, bread flour, yeast, and raisins in the pan of the bread machine. Select the Dough setting, and Start.
  2. Form into 15 rolls. Place into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Let rise for one hour.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool.
  4. Make icing with confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Drizzle over buns in the shape of cross.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2003 by KEARNINE
I think a big part of this tradition is to cut crosses into the buns with floured scissors or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by LAURAK308
These buns had the *best* flavor of any hot cross buns I've ever tasted. The grated orange... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by AQUEENP
I brought these to a morning meeting and got universal raves. Better than any I've had. I will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by ANNGIRL
My 4 year old nephew ate 3 of these on Good Friday afternoon with coffee. He said to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by lisalisa
great recipe----if you need paper weights. Very disappointing- tasted better and the best hot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Dave
The buns were very good and easy to make. It was nice to try and have during Easter time. Dave MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by acj818
These Hot Cross Buns are absolutely wonderful. We will most likely enjoy them year round... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2005 by LINDALOU2002
We love this recipe! I have made it for the past two years at Easter. My husband grew up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by ozfiz
Very good. I added about 1/4 more sugar to the batter. To make them more traditional, I made a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by JBEANER75
Very good. Next time I think I'll up the yeast by 1/2 tsp. as I thought they should have risen... MORE

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