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British Hot Cross Buns

Source of Recipe

Macklinda


List of Ingredients

British Hot Cross Buns:


4 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Warm Water
1/3 c Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup Melted Butter
2 pkts dried yeast
2 Eggs, beaten
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Raisins or part currants
1 1/2 cup Icing Sugar
1/2 cup Mixed Candied Peel
2 tbs Milk
1/2 tsp Grated Nutmeg
2 tsp Cinnamon

Hot Cross Buns Glaze:
2 tb Water
3 tb granulated Sugar
2 tb Milk



Recipe


Stir ingredients together in a small saucepan [medium heat] until sugar is dissolved.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, lemon rind, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Stir in warm water and butter, then beaten eggs.

Using a wooden spoon, vigorously stir dough until smooth and elastic.

Stir in raisins and candied peel.

Scrape down sides of bowl, cover with a clean dry towel and let stand for 10 minutes.

Grease 24 medium to large-sized muffin cups and spoon in batter -- no more than 2/3 full.

Brush tops with melted butter.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost double, about 20 - 30 minutes.

Bake in an oven preheated to 375° for about 20 minutes or until tops are browned.

Let cool on wire racks until warm, about 10 - 15 minutes.

Brush buns with glaze.

Combine icing sugar with milk until smooth; place in a frosting bag or spoon on top of buns to make crosses.

Makes 24 buns.