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Hot Cross Buns

A traditional Easter treat, these Hot Cross Buns are slightly sweet, light and fluffy, and lightly spiced with cinnamon. You’ll want to make these buns an Easter tradition at your house!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 50 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 12 buns
Calories: 211 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon powdered milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg white (save the yolk for later)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl (I like to use my liquid measuring cup) combine the warm water and the yeast. Let it sit until the yeast starts to bloom, 10-15 minutes.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, butter, powdered milk and salt. Using the paddle attachment, mix to combine. Add in the whole egg plus the egg white. Mix until combined, then mix in the water and yeast mixture.
  3. Add the flour and the cinnamon to the bowl of the stand mixer and mix until combined. Switch to the dough hook and mix for 5 minutes. In the last minute, add the raisins.
  4. Cover the dough and let the rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. After 1 hour, punch down the dough and let it rest for an addition 10 minutes.
  6. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  7. Remove the dough from the bowl and separate into 12 equal pieces. Shape into rolls and place in the prepared baking dish. Cover and let rise again until doubled, 35-40 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  9. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk with the 2 tablespoons of water and whisk lightly to combine. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg mixture.
  10. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the rolls from the oven and let cool completely.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla.
  12. Drizzle a cross on the top of each of the rolls. I like to place the icing in a ziplock bag and cut off the corner.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bun Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12buns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bun
Calories 211kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%

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