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Hot Cross Buns

Delicious Hot Cross Buns: Easy Recipe for Soft, Sweet Spice

These Hot Cross Buns are soft, spiced, and easy to make, perfect for Easter gatherings and adaptations for vegan and gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Reduce for less sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Essential for leavening
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust spice levels to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust spice levels to taste
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Use plant-based milk for vegan
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use vegan butter for vegan
  • 1 large Egg Or a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 cup Raisins Optional to replace with other dried fruits
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar For glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Water Mix with sugar for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • oven

Method
 

Making Hot Cross Buns
  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk until evenly distributed.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients together until smooth.
  3. Dough preparation: Pour wet mixture into the dry and mix to form a shaggy dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. First rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
  5. Shape buns: Gently deflate dough, divide into 12 pieces, shape into balls, and place on baking sheet.
  6. Second rise: Cover buns and let rise for 40 minutes until puffed.
  7. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare glaze ingredients if using.
  8. Bake buns: Bake buns for 20 minutes until golden and hollow when tapped.
  9. Glaze: Brush with glaze immediately after baking for a glossy finish. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow for proper rise times; use fresh yeast for the best outcome.

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