Candied-Fruit Hot Cross Buns |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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My family looks forward to my mom's hot cross buns every year. She's a wonderful lady and cook who makes our holidays memorable. Ingredients:
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°) |
6 tablespoons butter, softened |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
6 to 6-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 egg yolk |
2 tablespoons water |
icing: |
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons milk |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in the butter, eggs, sugar and salt. Combine 3 cups flour, candied fruit and cinnamon; add to yeast mixture and mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down; shape into 2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each bun. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over buns. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; pipe an X on top of each bun. Yield: 3 dozen.
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