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Cross Buns Recipe

Traditional hot cross buns, perfect for Easter.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 12 buns
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk warm
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Butter melted
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Raisins

Cross Paste

  • ½ cup Flour
  • 5 tablespoon Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2. Add flour, salt, melted butter, and beaten eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add raisins and knead until evenly distributed.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into buns. Place them on a baking tray.
  6. 6. For the cross paste, mix flour and water to form a thick paste. Pipe crosses onto each bun.
  7. 7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Buns, Easter
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