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Hot Cross Buns

4/13/2025

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Hot Cross Buns

Buns

3/4 cup/180 mL warm water (110°F/43°C)
1 tbsp/15 mL active dry yeast
3 cups/750 mL all-purpose flour
1 tbsp/15 mL milk
1/4 cup/60 mL granulated sugar
3/8 tsp/0.5 mL salt
1 egg
1 egg white
3 tbsp/45 mL unsalted butter – softened
3/4 cup/180 mL dried currants
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Organic Ground Cinnamon
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp/30 mL water

Frosting

1/2 cup/125 mL powdered sugar
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins All Natural Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla
2 tsp/10 mL milk

Directions
Buns
To make this recipe in a stand mixer, combine warm water and yeast in the bowl of the mixer and let soften for about 5 minutes. Add flour, milk, sugar, salt, egg, and egg white. Mix on low speed using the dough hook, scraping the dough down occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Add the softened butter, Watkins Organic Ground Cinnamon, and currants and mix for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and allow it to rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down on floured surface, cover, and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 12 dough balls and place in a greased 9x12-inch/23x30-cm pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 35-40 minutes.
Mix egg yolk and 2 tbsp/30 mL water. Brush on tops of dough balls.
Bake at 375°F/190°C for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack.
Frosting
Mix together Watkins All Natural Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla®, milk and powdered sugar until smooth. Place glaze in a piping bag or a sandwich bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe a cross onto each bun.
Makes 12 buns.

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Artisan Bread - No Knead

7/22/2024

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Are you an aspiring baker looking to create bakery-worthy bread at home without all the fuss of kneading? Look no further than the magical world of no knead artisan bread! This simple yet impressive baking technique produces crusty, flavorful loaves that rival those from a professional bakery.

In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of making your own no knead artisan bread from scratch. From mixing the ingredients to letting the dough rise and bake to golden perfection, we'll share tips and tricks to help you achieve a perfect loaf every time.

Say goodbye to labor-intensive kneading and hello to a hands-off approach that yields delicious results. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a newbie in the kitchen, no knead artisan bread is a must-try recipe for anyone looking to elevate their baking game.

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No Knead Artisan Bread

1 3/4 cups cool water
½ tsp instant yeast
1 ½ tsp salt
3 ½ cups bread flour (white)
Watkins Sesame seeds or Watkins Everything Bagel Seasoning

Directions:
Combine the wet to the dry ingredients until everything is incorporated. Scrape the side of the bowl and loosely make a ball.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise overnight. Proof 8 - 24 hours. Up to 24 hours.

Next day, when the dough has more than doubled in size. De gas, pull and stretch the dough. Scrape the sides and get it in a ball. Spray a large pan or skillet with cooking spray. Roll the dough out in a greased loaf pan or shape in a boule (round loaf). Top with Watkins sesame seeds or Watkins Everything Bagel Seasoning.

Proof for 1 hour. Before the dough has fully proofed. (½ hour before) Move rack to lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes.

Brush tops with butter if not using toppings.
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