Hot Cross Buns
Courtesy of California Raisin Marketing Board 18 Servings • 25 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • 2 Hr. Chill Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 c. milk |
| 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine |
| 1 pkg. active dry yeast |
| 1/4 c. warm water (110°F to 115°F) |
| 4 c. flour |
| 1/3 c. sugar |
| 1 tsp. salt |
| 1 tsp. cinnamon |
| 1 c. California raisins or Zante currants |
| 2 eggs, well beaten |
| 1 egg yolk, diluted with 1 tsp. water for topping |
| 1 c. powdered sugar |
| 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Scald milk; stir in butter and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Sift flour with sugar, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in raisins until well coated. Stir in eggs, cooled milk and yeast; blend well. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, 5-8 min. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1-1/2 hr.
2. Punch down dough, pinch off pieces, and form smooth, rounded balls about 1-1/2 in. in diameter. Place balls of dough on greased baking sheet about 2-in. apart. Brush each bun with diluted egg yolk. Snip 1/2-in. deep cross in center of each bun with greased scissors. Let buns rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 30 min.
3. Bake at 400°F for about 8-10 min., or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks about 5 min. Drizzle icing on the cross.
Lemon Icing
Combine 1 c. powdered sugar, 2 tsp. lemon juice, and 1 tsp. water; beat until smooth.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 200; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Total Carbs: 39g; Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 5g; Sodium: 160mg; Potassium: 173mg;