Hot Cross Buns
Cook Time
Passive Time
20
minutes
55-60
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
20
minutes
55-60
minutes
Ingredients
3/4
cup
water
warm (110 degrees Fahrenheit)
1
tbsp
yeast
active, dry
1/4
cup
sugar
white
3
tbsp
butter
softened
1
tbsp
milk
instant powdered
1
egg(s)
1
egg whites
3/4
tsp
salt
3
cups
flour
all purpose
3/4
cup
currants
dried
3/4
cup
citron
1
tsp
cinnamon
ground
1
egg yolk
2
tbsp
water
1/2
cup
confectioners' sugar
1/4
teaspoon
vanilla extract
2
tsp
milk
Instructions
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let stand 10 minutes in mixer until foamy.
Add softened butter, instant powdered milk, egg, egg white. Mix well with dough hook.
Add salt and flour only adding enough flour until dough is slightly sticky.
Add citron and currants and cinnamon
Continue to add rest of flour until the dough is soft and smooth and not too sticky to handle. You may not need all of your flour.
Mix on slow for another 5 minutes – this will knead the dough.
Let rise in mixer bowl until double in size.
Punch down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes.
Shape into 12 balls and place in a greased 9 x 12 inch pan.
Cover and let rise in a warm place till double, about 35-40 minutes.
Mix egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water. Brush on balls.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack.
To make crosses: mix together confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and milk. Brush an X on each cooled bun.