Name: Lemon & marzipan hot cross buns Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm milk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 cup marzipan, diced; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup flour (for the cross on top)

How To Make Lemon & marzipan hot cross buns

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup marzipan, diced
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup flour (for the cross on top)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, beaten egg, and lemon zest.
Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.
Flatten each portion into a disc, and place a small piece of marzipan in the center. Fold the edges over the marzipan and shape into smooth balls.
Place the buns on a greased baking sheet or lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space in between. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a glaze.
In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour with enough water to create a thick paste.
Using a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with a small hole cut, pipe the flour and water paste in a cross shape on top of each bun.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and brush the buns with the lemon glaze while still warm.
Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving.