Saffron Hot Cross Buns

April 19, 2014

Sweet and buttery brioche is the base for these delicious Easter buns.

1/2 cup mixed, dried fruit
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup citron
1/4 cup limoncello
2 teaspoons dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
pinch of saffron
1/2 cup honey
4 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons butter
4 to 5 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 whole egg white
1 1/2 - 2 cups powdered sugar
splash milk

Combine the fruit and the liquor and allow to set 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. Steep the milk and the saffron together until the milk is between 100 and 100 F. Strain. Place the milk, yeast, and 2...
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Nutritions

Calories
214

Sodium
215mg
8% DV

Fat
7g
12% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

Breakfast Baked