Easter Delight Buns using a Compact Cook
Elite, Infinite, Pro, Platinum, Deluxe
(4.9)
Preparation time
50 min
Total time
145 min
Servings
12
Calories / Serving
363 Cals
Difficulty
Average
Hot cross buns, those delightful little treats that hop into our kitchens every Easter, are steeped in history and tradition. Originating from England, these spiced sweet rolls, adorned with a cross on top, were once believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. Legend has it that the buns were baked and shared by friends and family on Good Friday, ensuring everyone had a taste of the sweet life. With a perfect blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins, these buns are not just a feast for the palate but also a warm hug for the soul. So, roll up your sleeves and dive into this aromatic adventure that fills your home with the scent of nostalgia and joy!
Ingredients
- 550 g Flour t55
- 75 g Granulated sugar
- 7 g Salt
- 7 g Dehydrated baker's yeast
- 300 g Milk
- 60 g Butter
- 100 g Raisin
- 1 Orange zest
- 1 Lemon zest
- 70 g Water
- 50 g Apricot jam
Steps
Prepare the Dough
- Add 500 g of flour t55, 75 g of granulated sugar, 7 g of salt, 7 g of dehydrated baker's yeast in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Add 300 g of milk, 60 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Add 100 g of raisin, 1 orange zest, 1 lemon zest in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 2:00min / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a mixing bowl.
- Setaside the dough in the mixing bowl cover with plastic wrap during 1h .
- Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
Buns Shaping
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Punch down the dough.
- Divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a square bun.
- Place the content of the dough on a baking tray.
- Cover the buns.
- Setaside the dough on the baking tray during 30min.
Cross and Baking
- Add 50 g of flour t55, 50 g of water in the mixing bowl.
- Mix until you get a smooth paste.
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in a piping bag.
- Pipe a cross on top of each bun.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Glaze
- Add 50 g of apricot jam, 20 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 60°C / Speed 2.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a container.
- Brush the buns immediately with the Apricot Jam glaze.
- Let the buns cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Warm.
