Easter Sunrise Hot Cross Buns
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Icing Beat smooth 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice, lemon juice or nonfat milk.
Nutrients per serving: Calories 220, Protein 5 g, Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 42 g, Sodium 137 mg, Dietary Fiber 1.4 g.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 packages Rapid Rise Yeast
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 3/4 cup nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/4 cups SUN-MAID Raisins
- 1/4 cup diced candied orange peel or citron
- Egg Glaze (1 egg, lightly beaten)
Directions
- In large mixing bowl combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, yeast, sugar, salt and spices.
- In saucepan, combine milk, water and margarine and warm to 130°F.
- Add to flour mixture.
- Add eggs and 1/2 cup more flour; beat 2 minutes on high speed.
- Gradually stir in remaining 2 cups flour with raisins and peel.
- Knead on lightly floured board until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Let dough rest 10 minutes.
- Divide into 18 equal parts.
- Shape into balls.
- Let rise in greased muffin pans until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Brush with Egg Glaze.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool on rack.
- Drizzle with icing to form a cross.