Delicious and Spiced Hot Cross Buns Recipe

This classic hot cross buns recipe will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of spices and citrus. These fluffy and slightly sweet buns are perfect for Easter or any time you want a comforting treat with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup raisins
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes, then place in a greased bowl and let rise for 1 hour.
5. Punch down the dough and knead in raisins and orange zest.
6. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into buns. Place on a baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F.
8. Bake buns for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
9. Mix powdered sugar with milk to make a glaze and pipe crosses on top of the buns.
10. Enjoy warm or toasted with butter!

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