Hot Cross Buns - Master recipes

Hot Cross Buns - Master recipes

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Proof the yeast: In a bowl, stir together 1/4 cup of the warmed milk and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. Whisk the dry ingredients:...

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) -
  • 3/4 cup warm milk -
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar -
  • 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour -
  • 2 teaspoons ground spices (for example, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg) -
  • 1 teaspoon salt -
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened -
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature (if taking right out of the fridge, let sit in warm water for a few minutes to take the chill off before using) -
  • 3/4 cup currants (can sub half of currants with chopped candied citrus peel) -
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest -
  • For the glaze: -
  • 1 large egg -
  • 1 tablespoon milk -
  • For the frosting -
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons milk -
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar -

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