Classic Hot Cross Buns | Canadian Living

Classic Hot Cross Buns | Canadian Living

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Traditionally enjoyed on Good Friday, this raisin-flecked, cross-adorned dessert is a favourite Easter treat. Love raisins? Add an extra half cup and omit the mixed peel or apricots.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins or currants
  • 1/2 cup candied mixed peel or finely chopped dried apricots
  • 3/4 cups 2% milk , warmed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar , divided
  • 1 8 g pkg active dry yeast
  • 3 1/4 cups alI-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves and nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter , cubed and softened
  • 1 1/2 cup icing sugar , divided
  • Fibre 2 g
  • Sodium 230 mg
  • Sugars 23 g
  • Protein 5 g
  • Calories 239
  • Total fat 5 g
  • Potassium 152 mg
  • Cholesterol 35 mg
  • Saturated fat 1 g
  • Total carbohydrate 45 g

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