these remind me of my gram. she LOVES them, and always had them around when i was little. this year, she asked me to make some for her - and of course, i was delighted!
Makes 12 buns.
i ended up making two batches. the first batch was "OK" - but the bottom of all the buns were burnt. i cut each bottom off, and my sister said they were still yummy. but, i couldn't give them to my gram like that! so, when the recipe says "bake for 15 mins," i would check them around 10, and every minute there after : )
also, wait until they have cooled a bit before doing the glaze - or the glaze will end up EVERYwhere.
3/4 cup milk
1 package active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon granulated white sugar
3 1/2 - 4 cups flour
1 package active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon granulated white sugar
3 1/2 - 4 cups flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons)unsalted butter, room temp
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons)unsalted butter, room temp
2 large eggs
1/2 cup dried cranberries, cherries, or a mix
1/2 cup dried cranberries, cherries, or a mix
1/4 cup raisins, currants, or a mix
Egg wash:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk or cream
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk or cream
Glaze:
1/2 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon milk or cream
1/2 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon milk or cream
Place first 12 ingredients into a bread machine, according to the directions. Add the dried fruit during the appropriate cycle for your machine. Once cycle is complete, remove from pan & divide into 12 equal pieces. Form each piece into a small round ball, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet (Place three buns to a row, four rows altogether). Make an egg wash of one beaten egg with 1 tablespoon milk, and brush the tops of the buns with the wash. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel and place in a warm spot until almost doubled in size (about an hour).
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash again and, with a sharp, lightly greased knife, make a cross in the tops of each bun. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the buns are nicely browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Glaze: Combine the confectioners sugar and milk and mix until smooth. Place the glaze in a paper cone or a small ziplock bag. Cut the end of the cone or bag and pipe a cross in the cut marks of each bun.
Makes 12 buns.
