HOT CROSS BUNS WITH DRIED CHERRIES
Nutmeg-scented hot cross buns are studded with dried cherries and golden raisins. Traditionally served on Good Friday, these yeast-risen buns are delicious before an egg hunt or with a cup of hot tea.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 30
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 cup milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it registers 110 degrees on a candy thermometer. Pour milk into a mixer bowl, and fit mixer with a dough hook. With mixer on low speed, add granulated sugar, yeast, butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the nutmeg, cinnamon, and eggs. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, and knead until mixture comes together in a soft, sticky dough. Continue kneading, scraping down hook as needed, until dough is smooth, about 4 minutes.
- Add cherries and raisins, and knead to incorporate. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead to distribute dried fruit. Coat a large bowl with butter. Shape dough into a ball, and place in prepared bowl. Cover with a piece of plastic, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Generously butter a rimmed baking sheet. Turn dough onto a surface, knead briefly, then divide into 3 pieces. Working with 1 piece at a time, divide each third into 10 pieces, and shape each into a tight ball. (Keep dough covered with plastic.) Place on prepared sheet, spacing 1/2 inch apart. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover with plastic, and let rise in a warm spot until buns have doubled in size and are touching, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together egg white and water in a small bowl. Brush tops of buns with egg-white wash. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool on sheet on wire rack for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons milk, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Spoon icing into a pastry bag fitted with a plain 1/4-inch round tip, and pipe icing on buns in the shape of a cross. (Alternatively, spoon glaze on buns.) Serve immediately.
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Richelle Fiscus
[email protected]These buns are the perfect Easter treat! They're soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. The dried cherries add a nice touch of sweetness, and the cross on top is a beautiful finishing touch.
Shoaib Baloch
[email protected]I made these buns for Easter brunch and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Tariku Tirago
[email protected]I'm not a fan of dried cherries, but these buns were still really good. The dough was soft and fluffy, and the spices were perfectly balanced.
Utpal kumar
[email protected]Delicious!
Kingof “kingof9x” 9x
[email protected]These buns were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might try adding some more butter or milk to the dough next time.
Glyn Alcano
[email protected]I've never made hot cross buns before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The buns were light and fluffy, and the dried cherries added a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again!
Emmanuel Sarkodie Boateng
[email protected]These buns are so good! I love the combination of spices and the chewiness of the dried cherries. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
collins Trunk
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my buns didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I would have liked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Wilson Pettiford
[email protected]These hot cross buns are the perfect Easter treat! They're soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. The dried cherries add a nice touch of sweetness, and the cross on top is a beautiful finishing touch.
Danny-lee Quinn
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dried cherries, but these buns were still really good. The dough was soft and fluffy, and the spices were perfectly balanced.
Deejay Eddie
[email protected]Easy to make and turned out great!
Khan Ahmad
[email protected]Delicious!
Boss gaming
[email protected]These buns were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I might try using a different recipe next time.
Gyan Shah
[email protected]I've made these hot cross buns several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The buns are light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The dr
Salim Uddin
[email protected]These hot cross buns are a delightful treat! The dried cherries add a touch of sweetness and chewiness that perfectly complements the soft, fluffy buns. I loved the hint of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg, and the cross on top was a beautiful touc