Pull-Apart Hot Cross Buns

Name: Pull-Apart Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast; 0.25 cup water; 4.25 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1.25 cups lukewarm milk; 0.5 cup butter, melted; 1 egg; 0.25 cup golden raisins; 0.25 cup dried cherries; 0.25 cup dried cranberries; 2.5 cups confectioners' sugar; 0.25 cup milk; 1 teaspoon almond extract

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Infused with cardamom spice, these taste as wonderful as they smell. These buns are requested by family and friends every Easter and they are easy to make in your bread machine!

Recipe by Amanda Kay Lohrer

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 buns

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Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup water
4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 ¼ cups lukewarm milk
½ cup butter, melted
1 egg
¼ cup golden raisins (Optional)
¼ cup dried cherries (Optional)
¼ cup dried cranberries (Optional)
2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let stand until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Place the flour, salt, sugar, cardamom, 1 1/4 cups of milk, butter and egg into the bread machine. Pour the yeast mixture on top. Close the lid and set the machine for the Dough setting. If using raisins, dried cherries or dried cranberries, add them at the beep.
When the dough has finished, divide into 12 portions and shape into balls. Place them into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the plastic wrap from the rolls. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Make frosting by whisking together the confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup of milk and almond extract until smooth. When the buns are cool, drizzle frosting over them in a cross shape.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

415	Calories
9g	Fat
77g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 415
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 124mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 141mg	3%

* 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.