Hot Cross Buns - An Easter Tradition
Easter is family time and as a traditional Easter family breakfast you can make up a batch of hot cross buns. There are many grocery stores and bakeries that make them around the holiday. However, there is nothing like a batch of homemade hot cross buns. Try the recipe yourself as these are great to make any time of year.
Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Butter
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Condensed Milk
- 1 Packet of Yeast
- ¼ Cup Warm Water
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Seedless Raisins
- ¼ Cup Orange Peel
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 4 Cups of Bread Flour
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Begin by putting the water on to boil and then combine the butter, sugar, salt, 1 cup of boiling water and condensed milk in the mixer. Mix well for 3 minutes.
- Next combine the yeast and warm water in a small bowl. Make sure all the yeast is dissolved and then add it to the mixer.
- Next add the eggs, orange peel, cinnamon and raisins to the mixer. Then put the mixer on medium for about 2 minutes or until eggs are mixed in.
- Next add the flour one cup at a time until all four cups are mixed in well on low with your bread attachment. Once the dough is smooth turn mixer off and spray non-stick spray in large mixing bowl.
- Place the dough in the bowl coated in spray and place a towel over it large enough to cover the bowl. Set aside. Place about three inches of water in the large pot on the stove and bring it to a boil.
- When your water has come to a boil turn the burner off and place the large mixing bowl with bread dough over the top. This helps rise the bread dough faster from the heat.
- Once the bread dough is twice the starting size it is time to create the rolls. Take your cookie sheets and spray them with non-stick spray.
- Then take the dough out of the bowl a handful at a time to create two dozen balls on the greased cookie sheets. Cover again with the towel and allow to raise to twice their size once more.
- Baking the Buns
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Uncover the cookie sheets with dough and use a butter knife to make a cross in the center of all the rolls.
- Place them in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove promptly and place on a cooling rack while you make the frosting.
- Frosting the Buns
- Using 2 tablespoons of hot water add enough powdered sugar to create a thick frosting. Then add vanilla extract to taste.
- Using a butter knife spread a little frosting over the top of each bun. Then let cool until they are not too hot to eat. Serve fresh and warm for the best taste.
