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Hot Cross Buns

Hot sticky buns, fresh from the oven, studded with fruit and spice, with a cute little cross on top, these Hot Cross Buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, but are so good, you'll want to make them more than once a year!

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine: American , New Zealand

Ingredients

Dough
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 1/4 cups water warmed to lukewarm not hot
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup raisins
Crosses
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup water
Glaze
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

MAKE THE DOUGH
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  1. Combine the dough ingredients in your stand mixer or a large bowl if doing by hand - and knead for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the spices, brown sugar and raisins, and knead until elastic and smooth.
  3. Let rise in a warm place for about an hour (dough will triple in size).
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 16 roughly equal pieces. Roll them into balls, and place them on a baking stone (or cookie sheet lined with parchment) or baking pan. The balls of dough should almost touch each other.
MAKE THE CROSSES
  1. In a small bowl, combine the flour and water until smooth.
  2. Transfer to a zip lock bag, seal. Snip off the corner and pipe the crosses onto the surface of the buns.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap (loosely) or a clean kitchen towel.
  4. Allow the buns to rise at room temperature a further 20 minutes (up to 30mins - they should double in size)
BAKE & GLAZE
  1. Bake in a preheated oven 400°F for 20-25 minutes (buns should be a golden brown).
  2. Meanwhile, make the glaze by combining the sugar and water, and heat in the microwave or a saucepan until it forms a simple syrup.
  3. Remove buns from the oven and while piping hot brush over the sugar glaze.
  4. Cool on a rack.

Notes

  • Bread machine instructions1. Add all dough ingredients into the bread machine in the order as listed by the manufacturer.2. Set a timer for 20 minutes if your machine doesn’t have a fruit addition timer built-in. Turn the machine on using “dough only” function.3. After 20 minutes, add the spices, brown sugar and raisins.4. When the dough cycle completes, remove the dough onto a well floured surface and divide into 16 roughly equal pieces. Roll them into balls, and place them on a baking stone (or cookie sheet lined with parchment). The balls of dough should touch each other.5. Follow the instructions as from "make the crosses"

Nutrition Information

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 221mg (9%) Potassium 172mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 221mg 9%
Potassium 172mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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