Easter Buttermilk Hot Cross Buns

Name: Easter Buttermilk Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup water; 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.33333334326744 cup margarine, melted; 3.25 cups all-purpose flour; 0.66666668653488 cup raisins; 0.5 (16 ounce) container prepared vanilla frosting

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These are a family tradition for Easter brunch.

Recipe by violet

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

18

Yield:

18 buns

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Ingredients

½ cup water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup margarine, melted
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup raisins
½ (16 ounce) container prepared vanilla frosting

Directions

Measure the water into a large bowl and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand about 5 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Stir in the buttermilk, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and margarine. Mix in 1 cup of flour until well blended, then stir in the raisins. Gradually mix in the remaining flour until the dough is stiff enough to take out of the bowl and knead on a floured surface. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to coat and cover with a towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide into 18 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover loosely with a towel and allow to rise again until your finger leaves an impression when you poke the dough gently, about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove the towel from the buns. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Spoon the frosting into a small sandwich bag or pastry bag. Snip off the corner and squeeze out frosting to make a cross on top of the buns when cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194	Calories
6g	Fat
33g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 242mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 105mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.