Hot Cross Buns—A Traditional Easter Treat Made Easy
Try this traditional Easter treat, made with either fresh or frozen buttery bread dough.
Hot Cross Buns are an Easter tradition dating back to before Queen Elizabeth I. In addition to their Christian symbol of the cross, they have strong folklore traditions as well: Sailors would bring cross buns with them on sea voyages to guard against shipwrecks. Hanging a cross bun in the kitchen guaranteed that bread made there would always rise. And, sharing a cross bun with someone meant you were best friends forever. Continue the tradition for yourself by using prepared frozen bread dough from the store. Or, if you have a favorite made-from-scratch buttery yeast dough, this is the perfect occasion for it! Hot Cross Buns: 1 lb. good-quality white or whole-wheat yeast bread dough ¼ cup white sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. each …
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