Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns might be just the morn meal you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 176 calories. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. Easter will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up raisins, warm milk, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in milk.
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Let stand for 5 minutes.
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Add the butter, raisins, egg, salt and remaining sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
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Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
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Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
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Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 12 portions. Shape each into a ball.
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Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
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Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until browned.
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Remove from the pan to a wire rack to cool.
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For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a piping consistency. Pipe an "X" on top of each bun.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings12
Health Score2
Dish TypesSide Dish
OccasionsEaster
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