Description
Delight in the warmth of freshly baked Golden Apple Hot Cross Buns, infused with cinnamon and filled with apples and raisins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup raisins or currants
- 1/2 cup frosting or icing for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
- Form the Dough: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Incorporate Apples and Raisins: Fold in the diced apples and raisins.
- Knead the Dough: Knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape the Buns: Punch down, divide into 12 pieces, and shape into buns.
- Second Rise: Let shaped buns rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish with Icing: Drizzle icing over the cooled buns.
Notes
For best results, use fresh yeast, and store buns in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hot cross buns, apple cinnamon, breakfast recipe