HOT CROSS BUNS
In England, hot cross buns-soft and slightly sweet little cakes with a cross cut into the tops-are traditionally served on Good Friday.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 24 buns
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Generously butter a large bowl. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, heat 1 cup milk until it is warm to the touch.
- Pour warm milk into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook. With mixer on low, add yeast, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and beaten eggs.
- With 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 hook and sides of bowl as necessary until smooth, about 4 minutes longer. Add currants, and knead until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface. Knead by hand to evenly distribute currants, about 1 minute.
- Shape dough into a ball, and place in the buttered bowl; turn ball to coat with butter, and cover 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 dough rise in a refrigerator overnight.
- Generously butter an 11-by-17-inch baking sheet. Turn dough out onto 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 on 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.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees, with rack positioned in center. To make egg wash, whisk together egg white, 1 tablespoon water, and pinch of salt in a small bowl; brush 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.
- Make glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon milk, confectioners sugar, and lemon juice. Pipe or spoon glaze in cross shape over buns, and serve.
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Kirstyn Miller
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe one star because it's the lowest rating possible.
guarma squad
[email protected]I'm very disappointed with this recipe.
manoj Oli
[email protected]This recipe is a disaster.
Marzya Wazir
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
saeed al ameri
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a waste of time and ingredients.
Osama Rababa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my hot cross buns didn't turn out as good as I hoped.
Gifty Gerson
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still good.
Asim Mughal
[email protected]I'm new to baking, but these hot cross buns turned out great! I'm so happy with how they turned out.
Flako Torres
[email protected]I made these hot cross buns vegan by using plant-based milk and butter. They turned out great!
Nathan Medhurst
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in the recipe. The hot cross buns were still delicious.
Atiq Binance
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Lebogang Phillip
[email protected]The recipe was a bit confusing, but the hot cross buns turned out great in the end.
Bir MUNNA
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the dough to rise, but the hot cross buns still turned out okay.
Qudsia Rathore
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good.
Clever Kan
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. The hot cross buns are always perfect.
Mitchell Schubbe
[email protected]I made these hot cross buns for Easter brunch and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Mason Calhoun
[email protected]These are the best hot cross buns I've ever had! They're so moist and flavorful.
Relax80 Algo
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the buns turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy with a nice crust.
bablu zayan
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these hot cross buns turned out great! They were easy to make and tasted delicious.
Lawrence Scottie
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a huge hit with my family! They were so soft and fluffy, with a perfect balance of spices. I'll definitely be making them again soon.