Name: Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 litre) all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons (12.5 ml) instant yeast (or 1 envelop); 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, softened; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup (250 ml) milk, lukewarm; 1 cup (250 ml) raisins; Milk, for brushing; 1 egg white; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) icing sugar; Juice of 1/2 lime

Preparation

- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the butter, eggs and milk. Blend and knead until a ball forms. On a floured work surface, knead the dough for 5 minutes. Add the raisins and knead for 2 minutes or until well incorporated into the dough. Place in a large lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a clean cloth. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 24 balls and place on the sheet. Brush the buns with the milk. With scissors, cut a cross on each bun. Let rise again in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Bake the buns in the centre of the oven for about 25 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a bowl, combine all the icing ingredients. Mark the bun with a cross of icing.

Hot Cross Buns

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