hot cross buns and butter

Julia’s Hot Cross Buns

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Description I adapted this for a bread machine from an old recipe. We always have these on Easter morning. Ingredients ⅜ cup milk ⅜ cup water 1 egg 1 teaspoon salt ⅓ cup white sugar 4 tablespoons margarine ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon orange zest 3 cups bread flour 1 ½ … Read more

Easter Buttermilk Hot Cross Buns

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Description These are a family tradition for Easter brunch. 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 … Read more