Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast -; 2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°) -; 2 large eggs, room temperature -; 1/3 cup butter, softened -; 1/4 cup sugar -; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt -; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice -; 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour -; 1/2 cup dried currants -; 1/2 cup raisins -; 1 large egg yolk -; 2 tablespoons water -; Icing: -; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -; 4 to 6 teaspoons whole milk -

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Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Hot Cross Buns

1. 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast -

2. 2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°) -

3. 2 large eggs, room temperature -

4. 1/3 cup butter, softened -

5. 1/4 cup sugar -

6. 1-1/2 teaspoons salt -

7. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -

8. 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice -

9. 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour -

10. 1/2 cup dried currants -

11. 1/2 cup raisins -

12. 1 large egg yolk -

13. 2 tablespoons water -

14. Icing: -

15. 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -

16. 4 to 6 teaspoons whole milk -

How to cook deliciously - Hot Cross Buns

1. Stage

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Set aside. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the eggs, butter, sugar, salt, spices, yeast mixture and 3 cups of flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth, and then stir in the currants, raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Test Kitchen Tip: Note that the dough will be sticky. Resist the urge to add more flour–sticky dough is precisely what you're looking for.

2. Stage

Turn the dough onto a floured surface; knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, six to eight minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about one hour.

3. Stage

Punch down the dough. Turn it onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 30 balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

4. Stage

Using a sharp knife, cut a cross in the top of each bun. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk and water; brush over the tops. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the pans to wire racks to cool slightly.

5. Stage

In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach the desired consistency. Pipe a cross on top of each bun. Serve warm.