Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Hot Cross Buns
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup carnation fat-free evaporated milk
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp clove
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup dried currant
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 3/4 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp carnation fat-free evaporated milk

Directions:

  1. BUNS: Dissolve 1 tablespoons sugar in water. Sprinkle over yeast and let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy. Heat evaporated milk until just steaming.
  2. IN a bowl, blend remaining sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; make a well. In a separate bowl, whisk evaporated milk, oil and eggs. Combine yeast and milk mixtures to flour mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, adding extra flour as needed for 8 minutes or until smooth, Place in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat, Cover and place in a waarm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead in currants and peel. Roll into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Shape into balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 4000°F Bake buns for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. GLAZE: Heat sugar with water over medium heat until dissolved; brush over hot buns.
  7. FROSTING: Blend icing sugar with milk. Pipe a cross on each of the cooled buns.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2538.52 Kcal (10628 kJ)
Calories from fat 399.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.43g 68%
Cholesterol 163.68mg 55%
Sodium 940.32mg 39%
Potassium 608.11mg 13%
Total Carbs 492.35g 164%
Sugars 128.89g 516%
Dietary Fiber 51.68g 207%
Protein 17.04g 34%
Vitamin C 22.8mg 38%
Iron 18.7mg 104%
Calcium 460.3mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 332.69 Kcal (1393 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.82g 68%
Cholesterol 21.45mg 55%
Sodium 123.23mg 39%
Potassium 79.7mg 13%
Total Carbs 64.53g 164%
Sugars 16.89g 516%
Dietary Fiber 6.77g 207%
Protein 2.23g 34%
Vitamin C 3mg 38%
Iron 2.5mg 104%
Calcium 60.3mg 46%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 53.7
    Points
  • 62
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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