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Martha Stewart Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Martha Stewart Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Are you ready for the best Martha Stewart Hot Cross Buns Recipe? This Martha Stewart Hot Cross Buns Recipe is a holiday favorite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine British
Servings 12
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Small Piping Bag
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 2 1/4 Tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 4 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Allspice
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 Tsp Fine Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Currants
  • 1 Tbsp Orange Zest
  • 1 Cup Confectioners Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juic

Instructions
 

  • Proof the Yeast: Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit until it gets very foamy.
  • Mix the Dough: Add butter, eggs, and spices to the yeast mix. Slowly stir in the flour until a dough forms.
  • Knead the Dough: Use a mixer to knead for five minutes. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky.
  • First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover it and let it double in size. This takes one hour.
  • Add Fruit: Fold in the currants and orange zest. Make sure they are spread evenly in the dough.
  • Shape the Buns: Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces. Roll them into smooth balls with your hands.
  • Second Rise: Place balls on a baking sheet. Cover them again for forty minutes until they look puffy.
  • Bake the Buns: Put them in a hot oven at 375 degrees. Bake for twenty minutes until they are golden brown.
  • Make the Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with a little lemon juice. It should be thick enough to pipe.
  • Add the Crosses: Let the buns cool a little bit. Pipe a white cross on top of every bun.

Notes

➔ Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate flour measurement.
➔ Make sure your milk is warm but not boiling hot.
➔ Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot.
➔ Soak raisins in warm water first to make them juicy.
➔ Don't add too much flour or buns will be hard.
➔ Brush the buns with honey for extra shine and sweetness.
➔ Always pipe the icing after the buns have cooled slightly.
➔ Use fresh spices for the strongest and best holiday flavor.
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