Description
Hot Crossed Buns are a traditional Easter treat, featuring spiced sweet rolls with currants and a cross on top. These soft and fragrant buns are perfect for holiday baking and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup currants or raisins
- 1/4 cup candied orange peel (optional)
For the Cross:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons water
For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Main Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Add currants and orange peel (if using), and knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Shaping and Baking: Divide dough, shape into balls, let rise again, pipe crosses, bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Glazing: Simmer sugar and water for glaze. Brush over warm buns after baking. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Best eaten fresh or reheated slightly.
- Can swap currants with apricots or cranberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
