Air Fryer Hot Cross Buns

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 55 mins

  • Servings

    16 small to medium hot cross buns, 12 medium-large hot cross buns

  • Calories

    210 kcal

  • Cuisine

    British

Air Fryer Hot Cross Buns

These maple pecan hot cross buns are soft, fluffy and raisin-free. They are positively addictive and perfect for Easter.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 180 ml (¾ cup) warm water
  • 60 g (1/4cup) butter
  • 180 ml (¾ cup) milk
  • 150 g (¾ cup) sugar
  • 10 g (2 tsp) instant yeast
  • 480 g (4 cups) flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp all spice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup raisins

For the crosses

  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp water

For the glaze

  • 100 g (½ cup) sugar
  • 125 ml (½ cup) water

For the honey butter

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3-4 tbsp honey
  • flaky salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Make the dough by combining the milk, warm water, melted butter, sugar and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture then knead with the dough hook for a few minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead in the chopped raisins then allow to knead for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight or allow to rise on the counter for 1 hour. Allowing the dough to rise overnight will improve both the flavor and texture of the finished buns.
  5. Remove the dough an hour before you want to form the buns and allow to come to room temperature.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut the dough into 12-16 even pieces with a sharp knife.
  7. Form each piece of dough into a ball and place into a greased casserole dish or baking dish suitable to your air fryer basket size.
  8. Cover with a damp tea towel and allow to proof in a warm place for 30 minutes while you preheat the air fryer to 180°C/350°F.
  9. In a small bowl, stir together the flour and water for the crosses and transfer to a piping bag then pipe over the top of the proofed buns.
  10. Place in the air fryer and allow to bake for 20-25 minutes until the buns are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
  11. While the buns are baking, make the syrup by bringing the sugar and water to a simmer in a small saucepan and allow to cook for 5 minutes then set aside.
  12. Brush the glaze over the buns the moment they come out of the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving with honey butter.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 0.3mg (0%) Sodium 154mg (6%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16small to medium hot cross buns, 12 medium-large hot cross buns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 0.3mg 0%
Sodium 154mg 6%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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