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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.
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
Course:
Baked Goods , Brunch
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Make the dough by combining the milk, warm water, melted butter, sugar and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture then knead with the dough hook for a few minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Knead in the chopped raisins then allow to knead for another 1-2 minutes.
- 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.
- Remove the dough an hour before you want to form the buns and allow to come to room temperature.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut the dough into 12-16 even pieces with a sharp knife.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place in the air fryer and allow to bake for 20-25 minutes until the buns are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.