Skinny Hot Cross Buns

March 31, 2015

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Hot Cross Buns! Hot Cross Buns! One a penny, two a penny… Remember the childhood rhyme?

1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
1/4 cup warm orange juice
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup whole-grain pastry flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 tsp. grated orange zest
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. grated whole nutmeg
1 package quick-rise yeast
1 cup warm fat-free milk
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsalted light butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
1 Tbsp water
1 large egg white
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp fat-free milk
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

To prepare rolls, combine raisins, currants and orange juice in a small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Drain fruit in a colander over a bowl, reserving fruit and juice. Meanwhile, sprinkle yeast over 1/4 cup...
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Nutritions

Calories
4061

Sodium
2784mg
116% DV

Fat
63g
97% DV

Protein
91g
182% DV

Carbs
804g
273% DV

Fiber
44g
176% DV