Pull-Apart Hot Cross Buns

These pull-apart hot cross buns infused with aromatic cardamom and filled with raisins, cherries, and cranberries are a must-serve dish at Easter.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 415 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup golden raisins
• 0.25 cup dried cherries
• 4.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups lukewarm milk
• 2.5 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small cup and let stand until dissolved, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place flour, salt, sugar, cardamom, 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk, melted butter and egg into the bread machine in that order. Pour yeast mixture on top. Close the lid and set the machine for the Dough setting. Add raisins, dried cherries, and dried cranberries at the beep.

Step 4

Divide dough into 12 portions, shape into balls, and place into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

Step 5

Uncover the rolls and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 6

Whisk together confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and almond extract in a medium bowl until icing is smooth.

Step 7

Drizzle icing in a cross shape over cooled buns.