Heavenly Hot Cross Buns

Name: Heavenly Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 2Hrs 0Mins
Cook time: 0Hrs 20Mins
Yield: 12

20 March 2023
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Soft, spicy, and delicious, these hot cross buns are perfect for Easter or any time of year! Indulge in these heavenly buns with a cup of tea, and enjoy the warm aroma of cinnamon and allspice. Impress your family and friends with this classic recipe that's easy to make and impossible to resist.

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The Story

This hot cross buns recipe is a classic and delicious treat for anyone. The buns are soft, spicy, and filled with raisins, currants, and candied orange peel. The warm aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice will fill your kitchen and make your taste buds dance. Top it off with a simple apricot jam glaze and enjoy a cup of tea for a heavenly experience.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

2/3 cup warm milk

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 eggs

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup dried currants

1/4 cup candied orange peel

1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for the crosses)

1/4 cup water (for the crosses)

1/4 cup apricot jam (for the glaze)

1 tablespoon water (for the glaze)

12 Servings

Prep Time:

2 Hrs 0 Mins

Cook Time:

0 Hrs 20 Mins

Total TIme:

0 Hrs 0 Mins

Directions

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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.

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In a separate bowl, mix together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.

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Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.

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Add the raisins, currants, and candied orange peel to the dough and knead until they are evenly distributed.

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Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm, draft-free place.

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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

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Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into balls.

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Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

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In a small bowl, mix together the flour and water to make a paste.

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Transfer the paste to a piping bag and pipe crosses over the buns.

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Bake the buns for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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While the buns are baking, heat the apricot jam and water in a small saucepan until melted.

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Brush the glaze over the hot buns as soon as they come out of the oven.

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Serve warm with butter and jam.

Tips for this recipe

For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of orange zest to the dough.

Recipe Tags

American Cuisine Bread Breakfast British Cuisine Brunch

Heavenly Hot Cross Buns

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