hot cross buns

Name: HOT CROSS BUNS
Yield: 32
Ingredients: ## EQUIPMENT: STAND MIXER WITH PADDLE AND DOUGH HOOK ATTACHMENTS LARGE BOWL, LIGHTLY COATED WITH COOKING SPRAY 2 OR 3 BAKING SHEETS, GREASED OR LINED WITH PARCHMENT PAPER (OR 2 9×9 PANS, GREASED) SMALL BOWL; 4 teaspoon(s) instant yeast; 4 1/2 cup(s) (540 g) sifted unbleached all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup(s) (88 g) granulated sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 cup(s) (5 ounces/142 g) baked mashed potato, no skins (1 or 2 white or russet potatoes, microwaved); 8 tablespoon(s) (113 g) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup(s) (120 ml) warm (not hot) water; 1/2 cup(s) (120 ml) milk, room temperature; 2 - large eggs; 1 cup(s) (160 g) raisins; - **********egg wash***********; 1 - egg yolk; 2 tablespoon(s) cold water; - **********icing***************; 3 cup(s) (390 g) confectioners sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) cold milk

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Tammy T

Mesa, AZ

Updated on Nov 2, 2012

I give all the credit for this recipe and the picture to Andrea Meyers.(www.andreasrecipes.com) She has a very nice website with wonderful recipes! I have never attempted to bake bread, rolls or anything of the like, but I saw this recipe and thought, I can do that! I like that she uses instant yeast and explains things so well! Thank you Andrea, I will attempt these! They look sooo good!

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yield 32 buns

Ingredients

EQUIPMENT: STAND MIXER WITH PADDLE AND DOUGH HOOK ATTACHMENTS LARGE BOWL, LIGHTLY COATED WITH COOKING SPRAY 2 OR 3 BAKING SHEETS, GREASED OR LINED WITH PARCHMENT PAPER (OR 2 9×9 PANS, GREASED) SMALL BOWL
4 teaspoons instant yeast
4 1/2 cups (540 g) sifted unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup (88 g) granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup (5 ounces/142 g) baked mashed potato, no skins (1 or 2 white or russet potatoes, microwaved)
8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (120 ml) warm (not hot) water
1/2 cup (120 ml) milk, room temperature
2 - large eggs
1 cup (160 g) raisins
- **********egg wash***********
1 - egg yolk
2 tablespoons cold water
- **********icing***************
3 cups (390 g) confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons cold milk

How To Make hot cross buns

Step 1

In the bowl of the stand mixer, stir together the yeast, 2-1/4 cups of flour, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the mashed potato and butter and cream the mixture together using the paddle attachment.

Step 2

Add the raisins, eggs, warm water, and milk. Continue mixing on low. Add the rest of the flour 1/4 cup at a time and mix well. Continue until the dough is easy to handle.
Step 3

Using the dough hook, knead the dough until smooth. Or you can turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Put the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Allow to rise until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Step 4

Preheat the oven to 375° F/190° C.
Step 5

After dough is risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal pieces. Shape each piece into 16 round buns. Please buns on prepared baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart. Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Step 6

Stir together the egg yolk and cold water to make a glaze. Brush the buns with the glaze, and bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown on top
Step 7

**** MAKE THE ICING: While the buns are baking, stir together the milk and confectioners sugar in a small bowl until you have a glaze with the consistency of frosting. It should not be runny, and you should be able to put it into a piping bag and squeeze it out.
Step 8

Remove buns from oven and put them on cooling racks. While buns are still warm, pipe a cross on top of each.
Step 9

Variations: Use active dry yeast: Add 2 packages active dry yeast to 1/2 cup warm water and stir to dissolve. Add with the milk and eggs, and continue as above. Make ahead tip: Make the buns the night before. Warm them and pipe the icing just before serving.
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