Cross buns
Description
It pairs perfectly with tea and coffee. The dough for cross buns can be called classic rich dough. Often, for this pastry, spices are added: cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, clove. I, however, limited myself to vanilla sugar. Instead of raisins, dried cranberries, cherries, prunes, or apricots will also work. You can add lemon or orange zest, aromatic alcohol. The buns turn out tender, airy, and very tasty. Serve warm or cooled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making the buns.
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Step 2
Dissolve the yeast in warm milk.
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Step 3
Add melted butter.
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Step 4
Add the egg, salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar.
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Step 5
Add the sifted flour.
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Step 6
On a flour‑dusted table, knead a soft and elastic dough. Add washed raisins and candied fruit to it.
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Step 7
Cover the bowl with the dough with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot until it expands to 2–3 times its volume.
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Step 8
Divide the dough into balls weighing 40‑45 g each. Place the dough into baking molds. Let it rest for 25‑30 minutes in a warm place.
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Step 9
In a bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of milk, 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of sunflower oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of sugar.
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Step 10
Mix the dough thoroughly so that there are no lumps. It should not be very thick, but not liquid either.
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Step 11
Brush the buns with egg. Using a pastry bag, apply a cross on top with the prepared dough.
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Step 12
Bake the buns in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 25–30 minutes.
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Step 13
Cross buns are ready. Serve them on the festive table.