Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, with the cross on top representing the crucifixion of Jesus.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 100 gram Active sourdough starter
- 400 gram Bread flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 50 gram Unsalted butter
- 50 gram Sugar
- 1 unit Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Allspice
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 100 gram Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, bread flour, milk, softened unsalted butter, sugar, egg, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and knead in the raisins.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
- Place the dough balls on a greased baking sheet, cover with a kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
- Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool slightly. Brush the glaze over the buns while they are still warm.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.