Description
Looking for the best Hot Cross Buns recipe This version is quick easy and simple to follow while delivering soft healthy spiced buns every time Perfect for Easter brunch family gatherings holiday tables or cozy weekend baking ideas This recipe works well for beginners and experienced bakers alike and makes a great make ahead option for sharing storing or freezing Enjoy these classic buns as a breakfast treat snack or dessert option everyone loves
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¾ cup dried currants or raisins
- ½ cup flour for crosses
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F then dissolve yeast with 1 tsp sugar and let stand 5 minutes until foamy Tip this confirms active yeast
- In a bowl mix flour remaining sugar salt cinnamon and nutmeg then add eggs butter and yeast mixture and stir until dough forms
- Knead dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth then fold in dried fruit and place in greased bowl to rise 60 minutes
- Divide dough into 12 equal pieces shape into balls and arrange in greased pan then let rise another 30 minutes
- Mix flour and water into paste and pipe crosses over buns evenly before baking
- Bake at 375°F for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown then cool slightly before serving Tip brush with warm glaze if desired
Notes
- Soak dried fruit for softer texture
- Add orange zest for extra flavor
- Buns freeze well up to two months
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg