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Hot Cross Buns

From Domestic and economical cookery recipes, 1897

When preferred, a few carraway seeds may be substituted for the currants.

Presented as published in 1897. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition per serving

1951Calories
58 gProtein
399 gCarbs
61 gFat
Full nutrition (31 nutrients)
Calories1951 kcal
Protein58 g
Carbohydrates399 g
Sugars40 g
Total Fat61 g
Saturated Fat4.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g
Omega-30 g
Cholesterol162 mg
Sodium109 mg
Potassium1176 mg
Calcium425 mg
Iron26 mg
Magnesium165 mg
Phosphorus780 mg
Zinc4.5 mg
Copper0.8 mg
Manganese3.6 mg
Vitamin D2.3 mcg
Vitamin C103 mg
Vitamin A85 mcg
Vitamin E0.7 mg
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Vitamin B121.3 mcg
Thiamin (B1)4.4 mg
Riboflavin (B2)2.4 mg
Niacin (B3)31 mg
Folate726 mcg
Choline43 mg
Water316 g

As published

This recipe was extracted from Domestic and economical cookery recipes (1897) by Lillie Richmond, page 72. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

HOT CROSS BUNS. INGREDIENTS. 1 lb. of flour 1 oz. of sugar 2 ozs. of currants 2 ozs. of butter ^ pint of milk A pinch of salt 2 dessertspoonsful o Bird’s baking powder

Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.