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Easter Bun Recipes |
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The Christians regard Easter to be the most significant celebration and celebrate it with immense joy and happiness. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ and is celebrated all over the world. There are various spiritual and religious observances concerning Easter. The people follow various customs and traditions that make the occasion unique and special.
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Easter also celebrates the renewal of life. The Christians take great delight in being a part of the various festivities related to Easter. There are several recipes to tickle the taste buds on this special occasion. Hot cross buns are regarded to be the most popular and traditional recipes that are had on Easter. So get ready to have these luscious treats and make the fiesta simply extraordinary.
Hot Cross Buns:
Ingredients:
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
2 packages of active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
3 eggs
4 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup of currants
1 egg white
1 teaspoon cold water
Frosting:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons softened margarine or butter
1 - 2 Tablespoons milk
1/2-teaspoon vanilla
Method:
Scald milk in a small saucepan. Add sugar and shortening and cool till lukewarm
Dissolve salt in the water
Add eggs, yeast mixture, 1 cup flour, cinnamon and mix
Stir in currants and remaining flour
Beat well to make a soft dough
Place in lightly greased bowl
Cover and let rise until just about doubled
Roll dough into a 1/2 inch thickness
Cut in rounds with a biscuit cutter or bottom of glass
Pat the shapes to bun like shape and place on greased baking dish
Allow to rise until almost doubled for an hour
With a sharp knife cut a cross into the surface of each bun
Brush tops with unbeaten egg white mixed with cold water
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown
Cool on racks for about five minutes
Fill in crosses with frosting
By – ABC Net
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