Hot Cross Buns
By eapeterson
Ingredients
- Sugar Glaze:
- 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
- 1 cup warm milk (100° to 110°)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Combine all ingredients, whisk until smooth
Details
Preparation
Step 1
Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add warm milk and next 5 ingredients. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
Combine flour and cinnamon, and gradually add to yeast mixture, beating at medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins.
Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down; cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 30 minutes.
Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface, and roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter.
Place on a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Let rolls cool 10 minutes. Pipe Sugar Glaze over rolls in an "X" shape.
Southern Living
APRIL 2001
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