Irresistible Hot Cross Buns Recipe for Your Easter Celebration
A delightful Hot Cross Buns Recipe perfect for your Easter celebration, customizable with your favorite fruits or nuts.
Equipment
- stand mixer
- - Baking tray
- - Plastic wrap
- - Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 200 g Sultanas Substitute with currants, raisins, cranberries, or dried apricots (soaking recommended)
- 500 g High-Grade Flour Could use bread flour, but not plain or self-raising
- 10 g Dried Yeast Ensure it's fresh and activate with warm water and sugar to check viability
- 75 g White Sugar Can use brown sugar for a deeper taste
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Can incorporate nutmeg or allspice for variation
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh grated ginger can be substituted for a more robust taste
- 2 tsp Mixed Spice Personalize according to preference
- 1 tsp Salt Balances the sweetness and strengthens the dough
- 300 ml Milk Non-dairy milk alternatives can work but may alter texture
- 150 ml Warm Water Activates yeast and combines with other wet ingredients
- 50 g Melted Butter Substitute with vegetable oil or dairy-free spread for a lighter option
- zest of 1 Orange Zest Can replace with mixed peel or orange essence if fresh is unavailable
- 1 tsp Vanilla Use vanilla extract or omit as desired
- 1 large Egg Binds ingredients; essential for structure
For the Cross Mixture
- 50 g Flour All-purpose is perfect for achieving the right consistency
- 1 tsp White Sugar Can replace with brown sugar for a richer taste
- 50 ml Water Used to create a smooth paste for piping
For Glazing
- 50 g Sugar Experiment with honey for a unique glaze
- 50 ml Water Used to dissolve sugar and achieve a glossy texture
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine all dry ingredients in a stand mixer. In a large bowl, mix high-grade flour, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and mixed spice until well blended.
- Mix warm milk, water, and melted butter separately. Once warmed, combine the liquid ingredients and mix them into your dry mixture.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes (or by hand for 10) until well combined.
- Fold in sultanas evenly through the dough.
- Shape the dough into a ball, oil the bowl, and cover with cling film. Let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough to release air, then shape into logs, and divide into 12 evenly sized pieces.
- Form each piece into smooth buns and arrange them on a lined baking tray.
- Cover and let proof for 1.5 hours until they expand.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a cross mixture using flour, sugar, and water; then carefully pipe the crosses on the buns before baking.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and glaze with hot sugar syrup.
Notes
This Hot Cross Buns Recipe is bound to bring warmth and joy to your Easter celebrations or any brunch occasion! Enjoy the deliciousness of homemade baking and personalize your buns with favorite fillings or toppings!