Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup milk, scalded
  • 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tsp sugar, divided
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 package dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp lukewarm water (105o to 115o)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp milk

Directions:

  1. Combine scalded milk, 1/4 cup sugar, shortening, and salt; let cool to lukewarm (105° to 115°). Dissolve yeast and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar in lukewarm water in a large mixing bowl, stirring well. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
  2. Add milk mixture and egg to yeast mixture. Add 1 cup flour, mixing until smooth. Combine remaining flour, cinnamon, and raisins in a small mixing bowl, stirring well to dredge; add cinnamon mixture to yeast mixture, stirring to make a soft dough.
  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  4. Divide dough into 9 pieces; shape into balls, and place 1/2 inch apart in a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
  5. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly.
  6. Combine powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons milk in a small mixing bowl; stir until smooth. Pipe icing into cross shape on each bun.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1755.38 Kcal (7349 kJ)
Calories from fat 314.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.91g 54%
Cholesterol 166.33mg 55%
Sodium 1904.56mg 79%
Potassium 1376.74mg 29%
Total Carbs 315.25g 105%
Sugars 8.57g 34%
Dietary Fiber 17.78g 71%
Protein 46.44g 93%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Iron 6.7mg 37%
Calcium 273.4mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 286.27 Kcal (1199 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.69g 54%
Cholesterol 27.13mg 55%
Sodium 310.6mg 79%
Potassium 224.52mg 29%
Total Carbs 51.41g 105%
Sugars 1.4g 34%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 71%
Protein 7.57g 93%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 37%
Calcium 44.6mg 27%

* 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

  • 37.2
    Points
  • 46
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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