Almond-Kissed Hot-Cross Buns

"These buns, traditionally served on Good Friday, are good anytime! Slightly sweet with a hint of almond flavoring in the piped cross."
 
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Ready In:
3hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
18
Yields:
40 buns
Serves:
40
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ingredients

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directions

  • Pour boiling water over raisins to cover.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, beat sugar, shortening, salt and cinnamon with electric mixer.
  • Beat in the 2 eggs and egg yolk.
  • Add 2 1/4 cups of the bread flour, the 1 1/4 cups warm water and the yeast.
  • Beat with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl.
  • Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir in the candied fruit, drained raisins and as much of the remaining bread flour as you can.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes).
  • Shape into a ball.
  • Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease all surfaces.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).
  • Grease two 13x9-inch baking pans.
  • Punch dough down and divide into 4 portions.
  • Divide each portion into 10 pieces.
  • Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
  • Arrange balls in pans, leaving a finger width between each.
  • Cover and let rise again until almost doubled (about 1 hour).
  • Meanwhile, for the cross batter, in a small bowl stir together butter and powdered sugar.
  • Add the egg, the 1/4 cup water, vanilla and almond extract.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the all-purpose flour.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in the remaining all-purpose flour.
  • If necessary add a bit more water so you have the right consistency batter for piping.
  • Spoon batter into pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round tip.
  • Pipe a cross on each dough ball.
  • Bake in 375°F oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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I live in the San Francisco area and love it here. I discovered Recipezaar (then Food.com..Genius Kitchen) in 2001 and have been so happy to have my favorite recipes stored safely here. I am mother to 7 and grandmother to 7. I love to knit, smock, sew, etc., but my favorite hobby of the moment is traditional rug hooking. This is a sample of what I do.? It's called "November".? I dyed most of the wool myself. It is made from wool flannel, cut into strips a little less than 1/4" and then worked into a linen backing. This is my 3rd rug.
 
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