best hot cross buns

Easy, classic old-fashioned hot cross buns are perfect for your Easter celebration! We make our version with plump currants, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a bit of lemon zest to brighten up the warm spices.

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c. whole milk, warm

(0.25-oz.) packages active dry yeast

c. granulated sugar

butter

pure vanilla extract

c. all-purpose flour,

kosher salt

cinnamon

nutmeg

c. dried currants, plumped

lemon

Egg wash,

c. sugar

whole milk

Do you like to buy your bread rolls or bake them at home?

I added more cinnamon and nutmeg. I also added fresh toasted and ground anise. Despite lots of additional spices, the rolls baked well but are bland.

Can these be frozen to make ahead of time?

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Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns are slightly sweet, spiced with cinnamon, and perfectly puffy. They became an Easter tradition to celebrate Good Friday.

Best Hot Cross Buns

raisins

water

milk

sugar

dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)

white sugar

unsalted butter (softened)

salt

eggs (beaten)

white all-purpose flour

cinnamon powder (optional)

vanilla extract

Add raisins to a small bowl and pour boiling water on top. Let them sit for 10 minutes, after which drain and set aside. Place on paper towels to dry.

In a small bowl&nbsp;combine 1/4 cup very warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar, stir and after that sprinkle yeast on top. Stir and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. The mixture should almost double and size and look bubbly.

Yeast Mixture:

In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, add 1/2 cup of very warm milk, remaining sugar, softened butter, eggs, and salt. Whisk until well combined. Add the yeast mixture and whisk to combine.

Add vanilla extract, stir to combine.

Using a mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, mix in cinnamon and the flour 1 cup at a time into the yeast mixture until a soft dough forms.

Knead for about 10 minutes on small-medium speed, until the dough is smooth and sticks just a little to the bowl and to the fingers.

Add raisins, mix in and after that transfer dough to a buttered bowl, cover with a towel and let it rest at room temperature for 2 hours.

Lightly knead dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 equal pieces. Arrange balls into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover again with a towel and let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 375˚F.

Prepare the egg wash by combining water and egg in a bowl and beat until smooth.

Brush the tops with the egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the buns are golden brown on top.

Remove from oven and cool in the pan.

Prepare the glaze by combining sugar, vanilla, and milk and stirring until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Or add more sugar, little by little if the glaze is too runny.

Drizzle the glaze onto each cooled bun, to resemble a cross.

Serve and enjoy!

Prepare Dough:

They are super cool, i remember my mom used to make them for Easter everytime and we as kids, loved them so much. Now, I keep the tradition and make them as well, definitely love your recipe, and will give them a try!

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Hot Cross Buns are slightly sweet, spiced with cinnamon, and perfectly puffy. They became an Easter tradition to celebrate Good Friday.
Recipe: https://sweetandsavorymeals.com/hot-cross-buns-recipe/

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