The Best Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Ingredients (18)
- 1/2 cup warm water (105 F to 155 F)
- 2 (0.25-ounce) packets active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (105 F to 115 F)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried currants
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
Directions
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