Hot Cross Buns Recipe

What is easter without the delightful Hot Cross Bun! Share this treat during the easter season but be prepared to make a second batch. It’s an easter favorite that’s devoured in a flash.

Ingredients
Buns

• 1 egg white
• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 oz dry yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 2 large beaten eggs
• 1 tsp lemon essence
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup raisins/currants
• 1/2 cup of mixed fruit
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla essence

Icing

• 1 egg white
• 1 1/2 cups Icing Sugar
• 2 1/2 tbsp milk

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Directions:

1. Sift flour and add sugar, cinnamon, yeast and mix well. Add margarine and mixed fruit and combine. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, add egg and lemon essence to warm milk.
3. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, then add salt.
4. Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rest for 1 hour.
   5 Turn dough out and shape into 12 equal buns.
5. Place on a greased baking sheet and let rest 1 hour.
6. Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes.

Glaze:

1. Add brown sugar, water and vanilla essence to a pot and bring to a boil. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved and reduced to half.
2. Glaze buns while the buns are still hot and set aside.

For Royal Icing:

1. Beat egg whites until frothy.
2. Gradually add icing sugar until a desired consistency is achieved. Milk can be added if the icing becomes too think.
3. Make crosses on cooled buns and enjoy!

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