BREAD MACHINE HOT CROSS BUNS FOR EASTER OR OSTARA
Hot Cross Buns began as a tribute to Eostre, the Saxon goddess of spring, from whose name, as you may guess, our word Easter was derived. Eostre's tribute day marked the return of the warm sun in spring and was celebrated on the day of the first full moon following the vernal equinox. The cross on the bun wasn't a reference to...
Provided by Sasha Kamen
Categories Sweet Breads
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Use a bread machine that makes a 1-1/2 lb. loaf or larger. Follow instructions for placing all dough ingredients, except the last five, into the bread machine. Select the dough cycle and follow instructions for starting.
- 2. When dough cycle is finished, remove from machine and place on a lightly floured surface. Flatten slightly and sprinkle with apricots and raisins. Knead lightly to distribute fruit evenly.
- 3. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll between your hands to form 16 roughly equal sized balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm (80 F.) place until doubled in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.
- 4. Preheat oven to 350 F. Make a shallow cross on the top of each bun with a sharp knife. With a fork, mix egg and water well and brush lightly onto the rolls. Bake for 16-18 minutes until light golden brown. Cool on a rack for about 20 minutes.
- 5. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough milk for frosting consistency. Blend until smooth.
- 6. Place frosting in a small zip lock plastic bag. Cut a small section of one bottom corner of the bag and squeeze onto rolls to form a cross on each bun.
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Md. Shah poran Hannan
hannan.m@gmail.comMy first time making hot cross buns and it was a success. Thanks for the great recipe!
Jake monkey
jake61@hotmail.comThese buns are a must-try! So soft and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
pennie garcia
p.g@yahoo.comThe hot cross buns are a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I will reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
diamond Alex brown
diamonda@aol.comI love this recipe! It's perfect for Easter or any other special occasion.
Bella Williams
williams@gmail.comIs it possible to make these buns without a bread machine?
Adnan jabbar
j_a79@yahoo.comI am allergic to raisins. Can I substitute them with something else?
Aden Schmenk
s-aden@hotmail.comThey look amazing! I can't wait to try them!
Jamshed M hassani
hassani_j@yahoo.comI used almond milk instead of regular milk, and it worked great!
Muhammad
muhammad86@gmail.comFollowed the recipe exactly, didn't not work.
Lynda Johnson
lynda_j56@yahoo.comNot as good as my grandma's recipe, but I am happy with the results.
Sager Khan
sk32@hotmail.frI accidentally forgot to add the sugar to the dough. They still came out delicious!
MS' caramel
ms@gmail.comI am not experienced at baking, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this recipe was to follow. The buns turned out perfectly!
Danika Graham
g.d@hotmail.frThese buns are a delight, fluffy and flavorful. They taste like a warm hug. My family loved them!