HOT CROSS BUNS

HOT CROSS BUNS

CAN YOU BELIEVE EASTER IS JUST A WEEK AWAY…

In England, hot cross buns are traditionally served on Good Friday. They are soft and slightly sweet little cakes with a cross cut into the tops. The last couple of years have become my favorite Easter treat and I am looking forward to making them. There are numerous recipes to choose from. I am using Martha Stewart’s recipe and every time they come out perfect. This recipe makes 24 buns and you will love them. They make a great breakfast for Easter Sunday and something sweet for your afternoon coffee.

HOT CROSS BUNS

a great breakfast for Easter Sunday and something sweet for your afternoon coffee.
Servings: 24

Ingredients
  

  • sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for the bowl and baking sheet
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of milk
  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons plus one pinch of salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • cups all-purpose, flour plus more for dusting
  • 1⅓ cups currants
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Generously butter a large bowl. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, heat 1 cup of milk until it is warm to the touch.
  2. Pour warm milk into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook. With the mixer on low, add yeast, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and beaten eggs.
  3. With the mixer on low, add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms around the dough hook, about 3 minutes. Continue kneading, scraping down the hook and sides of the bowl as necessary until smooth, about 4 minutes longer. Add currants, and knead until combined, about 30 seconds.
  4. Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface. Knead by hand to evenly distribute currants, about 1 minute.
  5. Shape dough into a ball, and place in the buttered bowl; turn the ball to coat with butter, and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour 20 minutes. For a richer flavor, let the dough rise in a refrigerator overnight.
  6. Generously butter an 11-by-17-inch baking sheet. Turn dough out onto the lightly floured work surface, and knead briefly to redistribute the yeast. Divide dough into 24 equal pieces, about 2 ounces each. Shape pieces into tight balls and place them on a baking sheet spaced 1/2 inch apart. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until touching and doubled in bulk, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Heat the oven to 375 degrees, with a rack positioned in the center. To make the egg wash, whisk together egg white, 1 tablespoon of water, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; brush the tops of buns with egg wash. Using very sharp scissors or a buttered slicing knife, slice a cross into the top of each bun. Transfer pan to oven, and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool.
  8. Make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of milk, confectioners sugar, and lemon juice. Pipe or spoon glaze in a cross shape over buns and serve.

Download the Hot Cross Buns recipe.


-SHOP EASTER HOME DECOR-

Violeta Vasilopoulou
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

You can adjust all of your cookie settings by navigating the tabs on the left hand side.