Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 c. lowfat milk, scalded
- 1 c. butter
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 env. or possibly cakes yeast
- 2 Large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 c. flour, unsifted
- 2 c. raisins or possibly currants
- 1/2 c. candied fruit peels (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or possibly nutmeg
Directions
- Pour scalded lowfat milk over butter and sugar. Stir to dissolve. Cold to lukewarm. Add in 2 portions of yeast dissolved in 1/3 c. hot water. Add in Large eggs; blend well gradually beat in salt, spice and flour if using fruit dust lightly with flour.
- Place in buttered bowl cover. Let rise till double in bulk. Punch the dough down and turn it out on a floured surface. Make 30 buns. Place on buttered cookie sheets. Cover. Let rise 30 min. Make cross with bake of knife. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 min. Reduce to 350 degrees. Bake till lightly brown 10-15 min longer. Use confectioners' sugar frosting.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 205g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 647 | |
| Calories from Fat 154 | 24% |
| Total Fat 17.51g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 10.38g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium 250mg | 10% |
| Potassium 378mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 112.38g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 43.3g | 29% |
| Protein 12.05g | 19% |
