Hot Cross Buns

Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 3/4 cup warm water; 1/4 cup warm milk; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon clove; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup candied peel (optional); 1 tablespoon yeast; 1/4 cup flour; 3 -4 tablespoons water; 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons sugar

Submitted by Jen in Victoria

"Easy and delicious. From http://foodnessgracious.com/."

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Ready In:: 1hr 55mins
Ingredients:: 17
Yields:: 1 dozen

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup warm water
¹⁄₄ cup warm milk
¹⁄₄ cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon oil
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
2 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup raisins
¹⁄₄ cup candied peel (optional)
1 tablespoon yeast
For the crosses
¹⁄₄ cup flour
3 -4 tablespoons water
For the glaze
¹⁄₃ cup water
2 tablespoons sugar

directions

Place all ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook, mix for 4-5 minutes.
Cover dough and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Punch down dough and shape into 12 buns. Place buns in a greased 9x12 pan. Let rise another 45 minutes to an hour.
While the buns are rising, make the cross mixture. Combine flour and water until it resembles a paste. Pour into a ziplock bag with one corner cut out and pipe crosses onto the buns.
Bake buns at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze by combining the sugar and water in a pot.
Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes, until the glaze has reduced slightly.
When the buns come out of the oven, baste tops with glaze (using a pastry brush). Let cool before eating.