Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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Serves: 24 Save

Ingredients (10)

  • 1 cup whole milk, heated
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups (about 20 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or more if necessary)

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