ORANGE HOT CROSS BUNS
For a traditional Easter recipe with a twist, try these yummy, sweet yeast buns. Grated orange peel gives them a mild citrus flavor. You'll end up making them year round.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 22 buns.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm orange juice. Add the butter, sugar, eggs, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, raisins, remaining orange juice and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 22 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on the top of each ball. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. , In a small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Cut a small hole in a corner of bag; pipe a cross on each bun.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Shasta Iqbal Shasta
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange flavor, but I thought I'd give these buns a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The orange flavor was subtle and the buns were very soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Maya Stray
[email protected]These buns were delicious! The orange flavor was subtle but definitely there, and they were so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again for Easter.
Wolfinstine 05
[email protected]I was really looking forward to trying these buns, but I was disappointed. They were dry and crumbly, and the orange flavor was barely there. I won't be making these again.
Adina Tanveer
[email protected]These buns were so good! The orange flavor was perfect and they were so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Tiffany Francis
[email protected]I liked the orange flavor in these buns, but they were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Komal Chhetri
[email protected]These buns were amazing! The orange flavor was subtle but definitely there, and they were so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
ROBERT KRASNOFF
[email protected]I was disappointed with these buns. They were dry and crumbly, and the orange flavor was barely there. I won't be making these again.
Abel Sonyando
[email protected]These buns were delicious! The orange flavor was perfect and they were so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Fabio
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the buns turned out perfectly! They were light and fluffy with a delicious orange flavor. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
riyad bhuiyan
[email protected]These buns were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
AAkash Kashmari
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the orange flavor in these buns, but I was pleasantly surprised! They were really delicious and the orange flavor was a nice touch. I'll definitely be making these again.
Sadia Fazalellahi
[email protected]These buns were so good! The orange flavor was subtle but definitely there. They were also really soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Jonathan Aguilar
[email protected]I've never made hot cross buns before, but these turned out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow and the buns were delicious. I especially loved the orange flavor.
Geannette Jones
[email protected]These orange hot cross buns were a delightful treat! The orange zest added a lovely citrus flavor that complemented the spices perfectly. They were also incredibly soft and fluffy, with a beautiful golden crust. I'll definitely be making these again!