• prep: 2 hr
• cook: 20 min
• total: 2 hr 20 min

servings:

Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter treat that has a tradition that goes back centuries. This updated version is perfect for those that dislike dried fruit - white chocolate chips are substituted for the raisins and currants. Some experience with yeast doughs helpful.

• 1/4 cup water (110F)
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour - you may need a bit more)
• 1 cup milk (110F)
• 3 large eggs (room temperature, separate one egg white out)
• 6 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• reserved egg white
• 1 tablespoon cream
• sugar crystals for sprinkling
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water

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