Hot Cross Buns

This Hot Cross Buns recipe produces buns that are perfectly tender, slightly sweet and so yummy!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hot cross buns recipe

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 15

Allow to rise: 2

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Calories: 161kcal

Measure the dried fruit and place in a bowl. I like to use raisins, dried cranberries and currents, but you can use whatever you like.
Pour boiling water over dried fruit and allow to soften for about 10 minutes. Drain.

In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Add the warm milk which will melt the butter. Add eggs and continue to blend.
Add 1/2 cup flour and cinnamon and mix for 1 minute on medium speed.
Add the remaining 3 cups flour into the mixture until a soft dough forms.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the fruit for about 5 minutes.
Place in a large greased bowl and allow to rise in a warm, draft free space for 1 hour. I like to use my oven with the light on for this purpose.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface once again and cut into 18 pieces. If you have a scale, it helps to keep each bun the same size.
Place buns in 2 round 9" cake pans. Brush each bun with beaten egg white wash and allow to rise for 40 minutes.
With a sharp knife, cut a cross into each bun. Allow to rise for 20 minutes longer.
Bake in a preheated oven at 375˚F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Stir together powdered sugar, cornstarch and just enough milk to make a smooth icing. Place in a zippered bag and pipe onto the crosses.

Calorie count is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.