Hot Cross Bun

AuthorLe-ThermiqueCategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Yields8 Servings
Prep Time2 hrsCook Time40 minsTotal Time2 hrs 40 mins
INGREDIENTS :
Loaf Pan : 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13cm) 8 rolls
 264 g All-purpose-flour
 171 ml warm milk
 2 large eggs
 50 g sugar
 ½ tsp salt
 80 g unsalted butter, softened
 2 tsp active-dry yeast
 ¼ tsp cinnamon
 1 pinch ground nutmeg
 1 pinch ground Allspice
 150 g mixed dried fruits (chopped cranberry, berries, raisins)
 50 g hazelnuts, chopped
 2 tbsp orange zest
For The Cross
 2 tbsp all-purpose-flour
 2 tbsp cold fresh milk
For The Glaze
 30 g apricot jam
 ½ tbsp honey
 1 tsp vanilla extract
COOKING METHODS :
1

- After weighing all the ingredients,

Select preset mode R - KNEAD and run the auto setting : Timer: 3 Minutes / Speed: 3 then continue Timer: 7 Minutes / Speed: 2
or
- You may use manual setting for quick kneading.
Settings: Timer: 3 Minutes / Speed: 3 / Temperature: 37°C

Notes:
- If the dough is sticky that it sticks to your fingertips, you need to add a little flour 1 – 2 tablespoon of flour and knead for 1 Minute.

2

1st Rise
- After the 1st rise, on a lightly floured surface flatten the dough and sprinkle dried fruits, hazelnuts and orange zest. Fold and knead the topping into the dough until well combined.

- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow rise for 1 hour.

3

Punch, Shape the dough and 2nd Rise
- Punch and Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into longer round. Arrange them side-by-side in a greased loaf pan. Cover the dough and let rise for 1 hour. Brush with egg wash.

4

To make the crosses:
- In a small bowl, mix the flour and milk until smooth. Transfer the flour paste to a piping bag and pipe a cross on top of each dough ball.

5

- Preheat oven 180°C for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. If the rolls are getting too brown at the 20-minute mark then cover with aluminum foil and continue to bake. Brush the warm apricot glaze over the warm buns and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

rolls


Amount per serving
Calories342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.7g18%
Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
Cholesterol 70mg24%
Sodium 91mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 49g18%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g13%
Total Sugars 11.5g
Protein 7g

Calcium 4mg1%
Iron 12mg67%
Potassium 232mg5%
Vitamin D 50mcg250%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS :
Loaf Pan : 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13cm) 8 rolls
 264 g All-purpose-flour
 171 ml warm milk
 2 large eggs
 50 g sugar
 ½ tsp salt
 80 g unsalted butter, softened
 2 tsp active-dry yeast
 ¼ tsp cinnamon
 1 pinch ground nutmeg
 1 pinch ground Allspice
 150 g mixed dried fruits (chopped cranberry, berries, raisins)
 50 g hazelnuts, chopped
 2 tbsp orange zest
For The Cross
 2 tbsp all-purpose-flour
 2 tbsp cold fresh milk
For The Glaze
 30 g apricot jam
 ½ tbsp honey
 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

COOKING METHODS :
1

- After weighing all the ingredients,

Select preset mode R - KNEAD and run the auto setting : Timer: 3 Minutes / Speed: 3 then continue Timer: 7 Minutes / Speed: 2
or
- You may use manual setting for quick kneading.
Settings: Timer: 3 Minutes / Speed: 3 / Temperature: 37°C

Notes:
- If the dough is sticky that it sticks to your fingertips, you need to add a little flour 1 – 2 tablespoon of flour and knead for 1 Minute.

2

1st Rise
- After the 1st rise, on a lightly floured surface flatten the dough and sprinkle dried fruits, hazelnuts and orange zest. Fold and knead the topping into the dough until well combined.

- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow rise for 1 hour.

3

Punch, Shape the dough and 2nd Rise
- Punch and Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into longer round. Arrange them side-by-side in a greased loaf pan. Cover the dough and let rise for 1 hour. Brush with egg wash.

4

To make the crosses:
- In a small bowl, mix the flour and milk until smooth. Transfer the flour paste to a piping bag and pipe a cross on top of each dough ball.

5

- Preheat oven 180°C for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. If the rolls are getting too brown at the 20-minute mark then cover with aluminum foil and continue to bake. Brush the warm apricot glaze over the warm buns and serve warm.

Notes

Hot Cross Bun

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