RCI-BR.004.0094.001

Hot Cross Bun

Name: Hot Cross Bun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (240 mL) milk; 4 teaspoons (20 mL) water; 1 unit cakes fresh yeast; 3 cups (720 mL) all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup (80 mL) sugar; 1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt; 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) nutmeg (grated); 1 unit egg beaten; 1/4 cup (60 mL) melted butter; 1 cup (240 mL) currants

This is a popular and tasty dessert traditionally served before Easter.

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

(240 mL) milk
1 cup
(20 mL) water
4 teaspoons
cakes fresh yeast
1 unit
(720 mL) all-purpose flour
3 cups
(80 mL) sugar
1/3 cup
(5 mL) salt
1 teaspoon
(1.25 mL) cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon
(1.25 mL) nutmeg
grated
1/4 teaspoon
egg beaten
1 unit
(60 mL) melted butter
1/4 cup
(240 mL) currants
1 cup

Method

Heat milk and water to lukewarm.

Crumble yeast. Mix with 1/2 cup (120 mL) flour. Stir in tepid milk/water and mix well.

Cover and set aside in warm place until yeast is active and frothing, about 10 - 15 minutes.

Mix remaining flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Stir egg and butter into the yeast mix, add the flour mixture and fruit. Mix well.

Put dough onto a floured surface and knead. Return to bowl, and let rise until double in bulk, about 1 hour.

Turn onto a floured surface and knead again.

Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).

Divide dough into twelve pieces and shape into buns. Mark a deep cross on the top of each bun.

Arrange on a baking tray, cover with tea towel, and let rise for 30 minutes. Cook in preheated 375° F (190° C) oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Hot Cross Bun

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