Hot Cross Carrot Bun Recipe

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Hot Cross Carrot Bun
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
236
Calories
Total time
150
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 4 -4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup grated carrot
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 envelopes fastrising yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup chopped dates

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, carrots, sugar, undissolved yeast, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Heat water, milk, and butter until very warm (120o to 130oF).
  3. Gradually add to flour mixture.
  4. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
  5. Add eggs and 1 cup all-purpose flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed.
  6. Stir in dates and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  7. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  9. Punch dough down; shape into 6-inch diameter ball.
  10. Place in greased 9-inch round pan.
  11. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1hour.
  12. Brush with egg white.
  13. Bake at 375oF for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
  14. Cover lightly with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent excess browning.
  15. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.
  16. Drizzle Powdered Sugar Glaze on top of bun in the shape of a cross.
  17. Decorate cross with sliced almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 235.72 Kcal (987 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.92g 6%
Cholesterol 30.98mg 10%
Sodium 238.62mg 10%
Potassium 164.95mg 4%
Total Carbs 44.71g 15%
Sugars 11.19g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 9%
Protein 5.52g 11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 33.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.59 Kcal (1049 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.17g 6%
Cholesterol 32.93mg 10%
Sodium 253.68mg 10%
Potassium 175.36mg 4%
Total Carbs 47.54g 15%
Sugars 11.9g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 9%
Protein 5.87g 11%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 35.5mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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