Julia's Hot Cross Buns Recipe
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Julia's Hot Cross Buns

By: Julia 
"I adapted this for a bread machine from an old recipe. We always have these on Easter morning."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 15 rolls
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 191 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2003 by KEARNINE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I think a big part of this tradition is to cut crosses into the buns with floured scissors or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by Laura   view full review
These buns had the *best* flavor of any hot cross buns I've ever tasted. The grated orange...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by ozfiz   view full review
Very good. I added about 1/4 more sugar to the batter. To make them more traditional, I made a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by AQUEENP   view full review
I brought these to a morning meeting and got universal raves. Better than any I've had. I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by ANNGIRL   view full review
My 4 year old nephew ate 3 of these on Good Friday afternoon with coffee. He said to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by JBEANER75   view full review
Very good. Next time I think I'll up the yeast by 1/2 tsp. as I thought they should have risen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by acj818   view full review
These Hot Cross Buns are absolutely wonderful. We will most likely enjoy them year round...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by Dave   view full review
The buns were very good and easy to make. It was nice to try and have during Easter time. Dave
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2005 by LINDALOU2002   view full review
We love this recipe! I have made it for the past two years at Easter. My husband grew up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by lisalisa   view full review
great recipe----if you need paper weights. Very disappointing- tasted better and the best hot...

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