Quick Hot Cross Bun Recipe: Foolproof Method for Perfect Buns in 45 Minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Warm Milk
- 2 Tbsp Instant Yeast
- 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Eggs divided
- 3 Cups All Purpose Flour plus up to 1/4 cup extra if needed
- 2 Tsp Pumpkin Spice Mix On cinnamon and nutmeg powder
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Cup Raisins
For the Cross
- 1 Cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp Milk
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast. Add oil, maple syrup, and 1 egg. Mix well.
- Add flour, pumpkin spice, and salt. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Add extra flour if too sticky.
- Soak raisins in hot water for 2-3 minutes, drain. Flatten dough, add raisins, fold, and shape into ball.
- Divide into 12 pieces, roll into balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg (remaining egg). Let rise 15-20 minutes while oven preheats to 400°F.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for cross. Pipe onto cooled buns.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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