Hot Cross Buns
Homemade hot cross buns with warm spices and a sweet glaze.
Homemade hot cross buns with warm spices and a sweet glaze.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon instant powdered milk
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg white
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup dried currants
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Carbohydrate 37.4285978298035 g
- Cholesterol 25.9546434032956 mg
- Fat 3.89321650937212 g
- Fiber 1.57538221300568 g
- Protein 4.56074204853998 g
- Saturated Fat 2.16553073532988 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (68g)
- Sodium 426.958552119075 mg
- Sugar 35.8532156167978 g
- Trans Fat 0.362200557451509 g
- Calories 203 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine warm water, butter, milk powder, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, egg white, flour, and yeast in a bread machine and start the dough program.
- When 5 minutes of kneading remain, add currants and cinnamon.
- Allow to rest in the machine until doubled in size.
- Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Form into 12 balls and place in a greased 9 x 12 inch pan.
- Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 35-40 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water.
- Brush egg yolk mixture onto the buns.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack.
- Combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk.
- Pipe a cross onto each bun using a piping bag or a sandwich bag with the corner snipped off.
As a housewife, I love spending my weekends creating delicious treats for my family. Recently, I decided to try my hand at making homemade hot cross buns. I've always been a fan of these sweet and spicy buns, but I've never attempted to make them from scratch before. I'm so glad I did, because they turned out absolutely perfect! The buns were soft and fluffy, with a wonderful depth of flavor from the cinnamon and currants. The sweet glaze added the perfect finishing touch, making these buns an irresistible treat.
If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying Easter treat, I highly recommend giving these hot cross buns a try. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious. Your family and friends will love them!
