Lemon Cross Buns
Lemon Cross Buns is a traditional British recipe for a classic yeasted sweet bun flavoured with lemon zest and spices that has a cross incised in the top, is glazed with lemon marmalade and is typically served at Easter time. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Lemon Cross Buns.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Additional Time:
(+60 minutes proving)
Makes:
12
Rating: 
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This is a lemony variation of the traditional
Easter hot cross bun with a tangy marmalade glaze.
Method:
Sift the flour, spices, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl then rub in the butter and stir in the yeast and lemon rind. Beat in the eggs and milk until the mixture comes together then knead to form a soft and pliable dough. Place in a greased bowl, cover and leave in a warm place until it has doubled in size.
Knead again at this point until the dough is smooth and elastic then divide into eight pieces. Shape each of these into rolls, cut a cross on the tops with a sharp knife and place on a baking tray. Cover and leave to rise until the rolls have roughly doubled in size (about 40 minutes). Brush the tops with egg wash then place in an oven pre-heated to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4) and bake for 15-20 minutes, by which point the buns should be a golden brown colour. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Meanwhile, warm the marmalade and brush over the tops of the rolls. Serve while still warm.
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