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![]() Hot Cross Bun Elizabeth Yetter At a Glance Prep Time : 2hr Cook Time : 45min Course : Bread Type of Prep : Bake Occasion : Easter Basic Hot Cross Buns RecipeHot cross buns, or boun, have a long history as sweet breads made for offerings to ancient deities. As religions evolved and changed, Christians adopted hot cross buns as a special bread to be made and eaten every year on Good Friday. This basic hot cross bun recipe makes a sweet dough that can be divided into 9 large rolls or 12 smaller rolls. Each roll is topped with a deliciously sweet icing, making it a special treat for everyone who has a sweet tooth, or several sweet teeth. INGREDIENTS:
PREPARATION:
Icing
Mix icing ingredients into small bowl. Spread onto buns as desired. |
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