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Hot Cross Buns

Dense, slightly sweet, spicy, and packed full of currants or raisins, hot cross buns are a much-loved treat of Easter and springtime.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Dough Rising Time
3 hrs
Servings: 18 buns
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Sweet Dough
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water at 105 °F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons traditional yeast
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 large egg yolk beaten
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup currants
Flour Cross
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6-8 tablespoons water
Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg white beaten slightly
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

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  1. Combine the white sugar, water and yeast. Let sit for ten minutes until bubbled and frothy.
  2. Heat the 3/4 cup of milk in the microwave until steamy (scald the milk) but do not boil. Place in a bowl attached to a stand mixer with the dough hook attached.
  3. Mix in the white sugar and the melted butter. Add in the beaten eggs.
  4. Whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
  5. Start the dough hook and slowly add the flour. If needed, add in another 1/4 cup of flour. The dough should just stick to your hands slightly but come together in a nice ball of dough.
  6. Add the currants in and work in by hand.
  7. Shape into a smooth ball and place in a large, greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, around 60-90 minutes.
  8. Punch down the dough and divide into 18 buns.
  9. Arrange the buns 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Spray plastic wrap with cooking spray and place on top of the buns.
  10. Let the buns rise until doubled in size.
  11. Prepare the flour crosses by mixing the flour and water until you get a pipeable paste.
  12. Place the dough into a small Ziplock bag then snip the corner off.
  13. Pipe crosses on top of the buns lightly making sure not to deflate the risen buns. Combine the water and the egg white and brush a light coating on top of the buns.
  14. Preheat your oven to 400 °F.
  15. Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes until a deep golden brown and baked through completely.
  16. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Enjoy warm, or store in a closed container at room temperature for up to 5 days,

Notes

  • currants are traditional but hard to find, you can use raisins instead! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 188mg (8%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 206IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18buns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 206IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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