How To Make Hot Cross Buns #StayHome & Bake #WithMe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can be lower in sugar and cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with unique flavors.

Measure 1 cup of milk and microwave for 1 minute to reach the right temperature for activating yeast.

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and sugar to taste.

Melt 72 spoons of butter in the microwave for about 45 seconds to 1 minute.

Add the melted butter to the warm milk once it is at the right temperature.

Add 1 egg to the mixture.

Incorporate 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder, and add cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.

Zest 1 lemon and 1 orange and add the zest to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

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