German Rolls

I made a charcuterie board for myself. 

Spicy Fruity Buns

It's such a pretty day to enjoy a Spicy Bun and a cup of tea.  I was able to share some of these wonderful buns with a friend that had foot surgery, and she loved them, too.

This pretty pansy set was painted by my late Great Aunt Kitty.

This pretty violet set was painted by her, also.  I thought that they were perfect for Spring.

The pretty topper was also my Aunt Kitty's.  Isn't the cut work so beautiful?

Here is how she signed the back of the china pieces.

My friend, Tina, who lives in Australia,  shared this fabulous recipe for her Hot Cross Buns with me. Tina is a wonderful baker and always has something yummy in her kitchen.   Since Easter is over, I left the cross off of them, and just put the shiny glaze on.  I'll be making these again and again.  They are perfect! 

Yield: 12 delicious buns

Author: Kitty, but recipe came from my friend, Tina, who lives in Australia

Spicy Fruity Buns

Tina willingly shared this recipe with me. It's a very soft dough, and makes the most incredible buns.  It does require three risings, but the last one is only 20 minutes. 

Ingredients

Buns

• 1 and 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
• 2 teaspoons yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 and 1/2 cups bread flour (I used 3 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour + 1/4 cup Vital Wheat Gluten)
• 3 teaspoons of spices of choice (I used cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, a touch of cloves)
• 1 scant teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 and 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit (I used golden raisins, dried cranberries, and dried Montmorency cherries)
• 4 and 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Glaze
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

1. Combine lukewarm milk, white sugar and yeast and set aside for about 5 minutes until starting to get frothy.
2. Combine flour, spices, salt, brown sugar and dried fruit in a large bowl or mixer with a dough hook.  Make a well in the center and pour in the milk mixture, the butter and the beaten egg.
3. Mix with your dough hook and then knead for about 5 minutes on medium (or 8 minutes by hand on a floured surface.)
4. Place into a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel.  Stand in a warm place for about 1 hour. 
5. After this time, knead a few times and then return to the bowl, cover and let rise again for 1 hour until doubled in size.
6. Preheat oven to 370 degrees.
7. Take the dough out of the bowl and knead a few times on a floured surface.  Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll into balls.
8. Place the buns into a lined or greased baking tray, a little apart. Cover with a tea towel and place in a warm spot for 20 minutes or until they puff up.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. To make the glaze:  Mix sugar and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute.  Brush glaze over the hot buns. 
11. Allow buns to cool for about 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.  Enjoy!

Notes:

I place a pan of boiling water on a low shelf in my oven, and place the bowl of dough on a shelf above this, to let the dough rise. It helps to place the unfilled pan in first,  and then pour the boiling water in.

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Cissy came and spent the night with me!

Avery, Ella, Hayden and Harper were over recently.

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