Hot Cross Buns - Red Star® Yeast

Hot Cross Buns - Red Star® Yeast

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Sweet enriched hot cross buns recipe, lightly spiced with lemon, cinnamon & nutmeg, and studded with currants. Serve during the Easter holiday.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour, divided
  • 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup dried currants
  • Egg wash: 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water (beaten together)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

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