Description
Traditional Hot Cross Buns are spiced sweet buns made with currants or raisins and marked with a cross on top, traditionally eaten during the Easter season.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup currants or raisins
- 1/4 cup mixed peel (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup icing sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until warm, then add to the dry ingredients.
- Add eggs and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate currants or raisins and mixed peel into the dough.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces, shaping them into buns.
- Place the buns on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make a cross on each bun with a knife or a paste of flour and water.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix icing sugar with water to create a glaze and brush over the warm buns.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a bit of orange zest to the dough.
- These buns are best served warm on the day they are made.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hot Cross Buns, Easter Recipe, Traditional Buns