BAHAMIAN HOT CROSS BUNS | BAHAMIAN COOKING

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Raisins provide similar sweetness and texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Mix the dough ingredients: flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, dry yeast, butter, Crisco, raisins, egg, evaporated or whole milk, vanilla, and lukewarm water until combined.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled in size.

Punch down the risen dough and shape into buns; place on a baking sheet.

Cover the buns and let rise again until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the buns for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare the hot glaze by mixing sugar, vanilla, and water; apply to buns when they are hot.

Prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and Crisco/butter; apply to buns when they are completely cool.

Cooking Techniques

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