Traditional Hot Cross Buns

Traditional Hot Cross Buns

commandcooking.com

Sorry if the song got stuck in your head when you read the title; Traditional Hot Cross Buns are much tastier than the elementary school musical staple suggests! The dough is infused with sweet...

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  • Stand mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Kitchen towel
  • Chef's knife
  • Cooling rack
  • Pastry brush
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup

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Ingredients

  • ***For the buns:***
  • 2 (0.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 2 cups whole milk, warmed to 110-115 degrees F
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ***For the icing:***
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 teaspoons whole milk, plus more as needed

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