GUYANESE TRADITIONAL CROSS BUNS #guyanesecrossbuns #hotcross Una

currants

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries are often more accessible and add a different flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a unique taste.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Add brown sugar, white sugar, nutmeg, instant yeast, lemon zest, cake spices, raisins, vanilla essence, eggs, cinnamon, and salt to a mixing bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients well.

In a separate bowl, combine warm milk and melted butter, then add the egg mixture and finely chopped raisins.

Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients by hand until a soft and sticky dough forms.

Cover the dough with oil and let it rest until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll them into small balls.

Place the rolled dough on a baking dish and let them rest for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare a glaze with brown sugar, cinnamon, water, and lemon juice.

Brush the glaze over the baked cross buns.

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