Traditional Hot Cross Buns | Reader's Digest Canada

Traditional Hot Cross Buns | Reader's Digest Canada

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"On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard boiled eggs and Mom's hot cross buns. I still serve these for special brunches or buffets." —Barbara Jean Lull,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 packages active dry yeast (1/4 ounces each)
  • 2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 6-7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4-6 tsp whole milk
  • 4 teaspoons to 6whole milk

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