Hot Cross Buns With Dried Cranberries

"I love making these rolls every Lent. Don't be put off by the preparation time-it takes 90 minutes for the dough to raise! The cranberries make a delicious difference! Try them-I guarantee you'll love them!"
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 12mins
Ingredients:
13
Yields:
24 rolls
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and yeast in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
  • Combine 3/4 cup milk and butter in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until very warm (120 to 130°F.). Add warm liquid and eggs to flour mixture; mix on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups additional flour by hand until dough forms and pulls away from side of bowl. Stir in cranberries.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough for 5 to 6 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and roll it around to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Lightly grease a large cookie sheet. Punch down dough; divide into 24 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball; place 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. With scissors, snip a cross in top of each roll. Cover; let rise until doubled in size, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375°F Brush rolls with egg white.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Cool slightly. Combine glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl, adding enough milk for desired consistency. Using a decorating bag or spoon make a cross on top of each roll with glaze.

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  1. I made these yummy buns for Good Friday. I don't like raisins, so these were a delicious alternative. The cranberries gave them a nice kick. My MIL liked them so much, she had one for dessert (passing up ice cream with homemade raspberry sauce). I used the Cream Cheese Crosses recipe #7488 as topping (also delicious).
     
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<p>Hi! I am a 52 year old retired nurse living in North Alabama, USA, and I am an active volunteer in my community. I enjoy cooking and baking (obviously!), reading, hiking, needlework and cats! The old Betty Crocker cookbook of my childhood is still my favorite! I am interested in history, especially English history, peace issues and music. I enjoy singing in the choir at church and love to travel. If I had a whole month off I would travel to England and Ireland and visit all the museums, ruined castles and pubs!</p>
 
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