Hot Cross Buns recipe
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Hot Cross Buns recipe

NUTRITION · PER SERVING165M COOK
CAL 19%·PRO 21%
CARBS 72G76% OF CAL
3G FIBER16G SUGAR53G OTHER
FAT 6G14% OF CAL
3G SAT3G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Hot cross buns are fluffy, spiced yeast buns studded with dried fruit and topped with a jam-filled cross. They're a traditional Easter treat enjoyed warm or toasted, offering warm spice flavors and tender crumb.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • 3 teaspoons instant or rapid rise yeast (9 grams) (, Note 1, CHECK still active!)
  • 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk, warm (, full fat or low fat (Note 2))
  • 4 1/4 cups (640g) bread flour (or plain / all purpose) ((Note 3))
  • 2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 2 tsp All Spice (OR Mixed Spice (Note 4))
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (210g) sultanas ((Note 4))
  • 1 - 2 oranges, zest only ((Note 4))
  • 50g / 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 egg (, at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup (35g) Extra bread flour
  • 1/2 cup (75g) flour ((any white flour))
  • 5 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam ((Note 7))
  • 2 tsp water
PREP
25M
SODIUM
117MG
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COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.