Homemade Hot Cross Buns Recipe for Easter Bliss
This Hot Cross Buns Recipe is a simple and delightful way to celebrate Easter with loved ones.
Equipment
- - Stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- - Baking tray
- cling film
- glad wrap
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups high-grade flour
- 2 teaspoons dried yeast ensure it's fresh and active
- 1/4 cup sugar can substitute with honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk can substitute with dairy-free alternatives
- 1 cup warm water should be warm, not hot
- 1/4 cup melted butter can substitute with vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest or use mixed peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1 large egg or use egg substitute
For the Crosses
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
Making the Dough
- In a stand mixer, combine high-grade flour, dried yeast, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, mixed spice, and salt. Mix until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, warm water, melted butter, egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Knead with a dough hook for about 5 minutes or by hand for 10 minutes.
- Gradually knead in the sultanas until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into a ball, grease a bowl, and let rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours.
- Punch down the dough, divide into 12 pieces, and shape each into a bun. Place onto a lined baking tray.
- Brush tops with water and cover with glad wrap. Let rise for about 1.5 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Mix flour, sugar, and boiling water for the crosses.
- Pipe crosses onto the buns and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with hot syrup and allow to cool on a rack.
Notes
Serve warm with butter for added indulgence. Leftover buns can be stored in an airtight container.