An Easter Tradition Enjoy hot cross buns this Easter A number of foods are enjoyed during Easter celebrations, from hard-boiled eggs to ham to roasted lamb. Sweets such as candies and chocolates also take center stage on Easter Sunday. In addition to these traditional favorites, hot cross buns have become must-haves for many Easter celebrants. Hot cross buns are yeast-based sweet buns that are lightly spiced and studded with raisins or currants. The tops are marked with a cross that is often piped with icing. While there’s no clear explanation of how hot cross buns came to be, there are indications that they once were reserved only for Good Friday. Others say they were consumed throughout Lent. The cross is a Christian symbol of the crucifixion and Christ himself. Hot cross buns are soft and sweet, and they’re easily created. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of King Arthur Flour. Hot Cross Buns Yield 12 to 14 buns Buns 1⁄4 cup apple juice or rum 1⁄2 cup mixed dried fruit 1⁄2 cup raisins or dried currants 1 1⁄4 cups milk, room temperature 2 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk (save the white for the topping) 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 teaspoons instant yeast 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 3⁄4 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 1⁄2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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