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Spiced Fruited Hot Cross Buns

Source of Recipe

Alina Niemi


List of Ingredients

Spiced Fruited Hot Cross Buns

INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon each ground cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg
2-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger

ICING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
SERVINGS 24
DIRECTIONS
In bread machine pan, place the first 14 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add the raisins, cranberries and candied ginger.
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 24 portions; shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine the icing ingredients; pipe an "X" on each bun. Yield: 2 dozen.








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