Hot Cross Buns With California Raisins

Hot Cross Buns With California Raisins.

Whether you’re baking them for Easter celebrations, a cosy weekend treat, or simply to enjoy a classic bake with family and friends, hot cross buns remain a timeless favourite.

Soft, fragrant, and steeped in tradition, they continue to bring people together, one delicious bun at a time.

Recipe courtesy of  California Raisins.

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How To Make Hot Cross Buns With California Raisins:

Hot Cross Buns With California Raisins. This week I have a guest post to share with you. An Easter classic too, Hot Cross Buns With California Raisins.

Makes 18 buns.

Ingredients:

• 237ml milk
• 30g butter or margarine
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 59ml warm water (45°C/110°F)
• 600g flour
• 75g sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 200g California Raisins
• 100g mixed candied fruit
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1 egg yolk, diluted with 1 tsp water

Lemon Topping:

• 150g powdered sugar
• 2tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp water

Hot Cross Buns With California Raisins Method:

Hot Cross Buns With California Raisins Method:

1. Boil milk; stir in butter and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Sift flour with sugar, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in raisins and candied fruit until well coated. Stir in eggs, cool milk, add yeast; blend well.
3. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 minutes.
4. Place in greased bowl, turning onto grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
5. Knock back dough, pinch off pieces, and form smooth, rounded balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place balls of dough on greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
6. Brush each bun with diluted egg yolk. Snip 1/2 inch deep cross in the centre of each bun with greased scissors. Let buns rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
7. Bake at 400°F/200°C for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks for about 5 minutes.

Some Yummy Hot Cross Buns With California Raisins. Recipe courtesy of  California Raisins.

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