Cranberry and Apricot Hot Cross Buns - Challenge Dairy

Cranberry and Apricot Hot Cross Buns - Challenge Dairy

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Enjoy a more natural update to these traditional Easter buns with sweet dried cranberries, apricots, raisins, and fresh citrus flavor—instead of the typical candied fruit peels.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ cup sugar, divided
  • 1 package (¼ ounce) active dry yeast
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup (1 stick) Challenge Unsalted Butter
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 – 4½ cups unbleached bread flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk (reserve white for egg wash)
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
  • egg wash (1 egg white beaten with 1 Tablespoon water)

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