Description
These cinnamon raisin hot cross buns are a must-try with their delightful flavor and simple preparation. Ideal for special gatherings, they are made with fresh ingredients like milk, eggs, and cinnamon, making them a comforting choice for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3 cups all purpose white flour
- 1/2 cup california raisins
- oil for brushing bowl
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk slightly and mix it with yeast and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it foams.
- Incorporate the eggs, water, salt, melted butter, and cinnamon into the yeast mixture and blend well.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until a dough ball forms.
- Fold in the raisins to the dough mixture until evenly distributed.
- Grease a bowl with oil and place the dough inside to rise for 90 minutes in a warm area, covered with a damp towel.
- After rising, divide the dough into either 9 larger pieces or 12 smaller ones, and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Allow the shaped buns to rise for another 30 minutes, covered with a damp towel.
- Brush the tops of buns with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare icing by mixing water and icing sugar until thick, then transfer to a piping bag.
- Allow the buns to cool completely before piping a cross on each.
- Enjoy warm with butter.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of flour depending on your kitchen’s humidity level.
These buns can be prepared ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg