Julia's Hot Cross Buns

A bread machine adaptation of an Easter staple, these sweet yeast buns are delicately spiced with orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Try adding raisins or currants for a more fruity taste.

• Calories: 92 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup raisins (Optional)
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
• ½ teaspoon orange zest
• ⅜ cup milk
• ⅜ cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place milk, 3/8 cup water, egg, salt, white sugar, butter or margarine, cinnamon, nutmeg, peel, bread flour, yeast, and raisins in the pan of the bread machine. Select the Dough setting, and Start.

Step 2

Form into 15 rolls. Place into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Let rise for one hour.

Step 3

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool.

Step 4

Make icing with confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Drizzle over buns in the shape of cross.