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Ingredients:
1/4 cup warm water, 95 to 110 degrees F
2-1/4 tsp or 1pkg. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup soft butter or shortening
2 large eggs
1 cup milk, room temperature
3/4 tsp salt
4-1/2 cups bread flour, about
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp soft butter
Water
Preparation:
In measuring cup, add 1/4 cup warm water and yeast. Stir until yeast is dissolved. In large bowl, cream sugar and 1/2 cup butter or shortening. Mix in eggs, yeast water, milk, and salt. Mix in enough flour to make a soft dough that can be kneaded by hand. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 minutes, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is soft and not sticky. Place dough in greased medium bowl and flip dough over so that the top is also lightly greased. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour in a warm, draft-free place.
Punch down dough. Turn dough out onto lightly floured table and knead for 5 minutes. Roll dough out to about 1-inch thickness. Cut with round biscuit or cookie cutter. Place buns on greased cookie or baking sheets, cut a deep cross onto each bun, cover and let rise for 45 minutes in warm, draft-free place.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool to warm on wired rack. While the bread is still warm, mix together the confectioner's sugar, 1/2 tsp butter, and enough water to make a thick icing. Spread icing in the cross on each bun while still warm. Serve warm or cold.
Submitted by Julie from New York.
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March 06, 2013
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by BOOBEAT1984
June 08, 2012
by SCHEEPY
March 29, 2012
by FAMJR
March 29, 2012
by BARINSKY
March 28, 2012
My sister makes these at Easter. We all enjoy eating them.
by EGGOFHEN
March 28, 2012
by SJEASLER
March 28, 2012
My mother made these every Easter and they were delicious. Thanks.
by HEATHER (OHIO)
March 28, 2012
I agree, however there is a great sense of accomplishment that goes along with creating something like this!!
by JOERACER
March 28, 2012
My grandma and mom made hot cross buns all the time.
Loved then and this brings back some wonderful kitchen time memories! Thanks!
Loved then and this brings back some wonderful kitchen time memories! Thanks!
by BLIZZARINO
March 28, 2012
I haven't had one of these in years - loved them as a kid.
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