WE RECOMMEND:

Showers & Parties | Lemon Desserts | Father's Day | Birthdays

Cherry-Berry Hot Cross Buns

Classic risen sweet rolls take a flavor twist with a cherry-berry addition.

Save and Share

false

( 4 Ratings)

4 Ratings

5 Stars 50%

4 Stars 25%

3 Stars 25%

2 Stars

1 Stars

Member Reviews ( 0 )

8f1f29b2-e016-4d00-bc72-90b635207300

Prep Time 40 min
Total Time 3 hr 0 min
Servings 16

Ingredients

Buns

1: package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast

3/4: cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)

2: tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2: cup butter or margarine, softened

3/4: teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4: teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 1/2: teaspoons salt

2: eggs

4: cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour or Better for Bread™ flour

1/3: cup dried cranberries

1/3: cup dried blueberries

1/3: cup dried cherries

1: egg

2: tablespoons cold water

Powdered Sugar Icing

1: cup powdered sugar

1: tablespoon milk or water

1/2: teaspoon vanilla

SAVE ON THIS RECIPE!

LOCATION

More stores

See all sales

Weekly specials and coupons may include store name, location, name of the offer, an image, value of the discount, and sale end date. We cannot guarantee that all data will be accurate at all times. You assume the responsibility to review the offers carefully on how you may use and redeem the coupons and other promotions. Please check with the merchant to verify price and availability of the product. Promotions are subject to termination or change at any time.

Save $$$ on your favorite brands

Directions

1 In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in granulated sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, 2 eggs and 2 cups of the flour. Beat with spoon until smooth. Stir in cranberries, blueberries, cherries and enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
2 Place dough on lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat. Knead about 5 minutes or until smooth and springy. Grease large bowl with shortening. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover; let rise in warm place about 1 1/2 hours or until double in size. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
3 Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Divide dough in half. Divide each half into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Snip a cross shape in top of each ball with scissors. Cover; let rise in warm place about 40 minutes or until double in size.
4 Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, slightly beat 1 egg and cold water; brush over tops of buns. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
5 Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all icing ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Remove buns from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool 5 minutes. Frost cross on top of each bun with icing. Serve warm.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Use 1 cup golden or regular raisins for the dried berries.

Hot cross buns were traditionally served on Good Friday because of the cross on top.

Got questions? Our experts have the answers. Ask Betty now.

View Full Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Bun

Calories: 250
Calories from Fat: 60),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 7g; 7%
(Saturated Fat 4g, 4% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 55mg; 55%;
Sodium: 280mg; 280%;
Total Carbohydrate: 40g; 40%
(Dietary Fiber 2g 2% Sugars 15g 15% ),
Protein: 5g; 5%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 0%;
Iron: 10%;

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;