Hot Cross Cinnamon Sticky Buns Recipe

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. Stir in the granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs until well combined.

3. Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.

4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.

6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.

7. After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle.

8. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough.

9. Add the raisins and chopped pecans, if desired, distributing them evenly across the dough.

10. Roll up the dough starting from the long side and cut it into 12 equal pieces.

11. Place the rolls in the prepared baking dish, cover them with a towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

12. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed up.

13. While the buns are baking, prepare a glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a little milk until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.

14. Once the buns are out of the oven, let them cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over the top in the shape of a cross.

15. Serve the Hot Cross Cinnamon Sticky Buns warm and enjoy the delicious aroma that will fill your kitchen.