HOT CROSS BUNS II
Whole wheat hot cross buns from scratch.
Provided by Michelle Chen
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over half the warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix two eggs and butter into the remaining warm milk.
- Place the whole wheat flour in a mixing bowl and add the salt, nutmeg, currants, and candied citrus peel. Make a well in the center and put in the yeast mixture, butter and egg mixture, and honey. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the crosses for the buns: Mix together 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup shortening to make a pastry. Roll out the pastry and cut in thin strips, set aside.
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 16 equal pieces and form into round buns. Place them on lightly greased baking sheets
- Hanging the prepared strips of dough over the buns loosely so that they touch the baking sheets on each side. This allows for the expansion of the buns. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Beat together one egg and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk. Brush the buns with this mixture and leave them in a warm place for 20 minutes to rise.
- Place a tray of hot water in the bottom of the oven to make it steamy. This gives the buns a thin, soft crust. Bake the buns at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until they are golden-brown. Cool them on wire racks and serve them split and buttered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 794.8 calories, Carbohydrate 113.4 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 331.5 mg, Sugar 26.8 g
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Saul Goodman
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Mr Subhan
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Rohan Sarki
[email protected]These buns are so easy to make.
Kqbugho
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these buns again.
Lovlin John
[email protected]These buns were a hit at my Easter brunch!
Isaiah Wooten
[email protected]I've made these buns several times and they're always perfect.
Haley John
[email protected]These buns were a bit too sweet for my taste.
yassin sayed
[email protected]Meh.
Anthony Allsopp
[email protected]Not bad!
modhupur tv
[email protected]These hot cross buns were amazing! They were so soft and fluffy, and the spices were perfect. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Birungi Jamilah
[email protected]These buns were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might have overbaked them. I'll try again soon and see if I can get them right.
Noyon Noyonvai
[email protected]I love this recipe! The buns are always perfect, and the cross design is so pretty. I've made these buns for Easter for the past three years, and they're always a hit.
quack
[email protected]These hot cross buns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were very good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Kashif Zardari
[email protected]I've tried a lot of hot cross bun recipes, but this one is by far the best. The buns are always light and fluffy, and the flavor is incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yasmin Arshad
[email protected]These buns were a hit at my Easter brunch! Everyone loved them, especially the kids. They're so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Mwanaidi Mwavyamatso
[email protected]Wow, these hot cross buns are delicious! The dough is so soft and fluffy, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I can't wait to share them with my friends and family.
Jovan Igic
[email protected]Not bad for my first time making hot cross buns! The buns were a bit dense, but the flavor was great. I'll try again soon and see if I can get them a little lighter.
Kirusanth Kiru
[email protected]These hot cross buns turned out amazing! The dough was easy to work with and the buns were perfectly spiced. I'll definitely be making these again for Easter brunch.