Name: Sourdough Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup active sourdough starter; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup warm milk; 1 egg; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp allspice; 1/4 tsp cloves; 1/4 cup raisins or currants; cross topping:; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp water; glaze:; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 tbsp milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

How To Make Sourdough Hot Cross Buns

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Preparation: 30 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup active sourdough starter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup warm milk
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 cup raisins or currants
cross topping:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp water
glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together sourdough starter, sugar, melted butter, warm milk, and egg.
Add flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Then, fold in the raisins or currants.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together flour and water to make a thick paste for the cross topping. Transfer the paste to a piping bag or a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe a cross over each bun.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
In the meantime, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the buns while they are still warm.
Serve the sourdough hot cross buns fresh and enjoy!