Directions:
- Measure the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and lemon zest into a large mixing bowl or into the work bowl of a food processor.
- Heat milk to boiling in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Remove from heat and add the butter.
- Stir until the butter is melted.
- Stir in the eggs.
- Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, and process or mix with an electric mixer until the dough is smooth but soft, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the raisins, almonds, and candied fruits.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Turn the dough out onto an oiled surface.
- Dust the dough with flour and knead to express air bubbles.
- Divide the dough into 16 equal parts.
- Shape each into a round ball.
- Place the balls of dough, smooth side up, about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Let rise in a warm place, lightly covered, until almost doubled, for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Brush the tops of the buns with the egg glaze.
- Slash a cross in the center of each bun with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden.
- While the buns bake, mix the icing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Place the icing into a pastry bag with a small tip.
- Slide the parchment onto the counter top to cool or transfer the rolls onto a wire rack to cool.
- Pipe the icing into the shape of a cross on top of each bun.
- Serve warm.
- Makes 16 buns.
- Beatrice Ojakangas.
- The Great Holiday Baking Book.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 235.93 Kcal (988 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 51.2 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.69g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 43.62mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 97.6mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 133.31mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 41.84g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 18.56g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Protein | 5.22g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 34.9mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 297.99 Kcal (1248 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 64.66 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.18g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 55.09mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 123.28mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 168.38mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 52.84g | 14% | |
| Sugars | 23.45g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.15g | 7% | |
| Protein | 6.6g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 44mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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