Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns might be just the morn meal you are searching for. One serving contains 142 calories, 3g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 24. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. It is perfect for Easter. Head to the store and pick up warm water, flour, egg, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add the milk, sugar, eggs, butter, salt, cinnamon and allspice and 3 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in raisins, lemon and orange peel and enough flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a ball.
Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Beat remaining egg with water; brush over rolls.
Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until browned.
Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
For icing, combine sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Pipe an "X" on top of each bun.