Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon powder; ¼ tsp nutmeg powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp yeast; ¾ cup warm milk; 2 tbsp butter, melted; 1 egg; ½ cup raisins or dried fruits

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Hot Cross Buns are soft, lightly sweet spiced buns filled with dried fruits and marked with a signature cross on top. Traditionally enjoyed during Easter, these fragrant buns are fluffy inside with a golden crust. Hot cross buns are perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or festive gatherings.

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Origin of Hot Cross Buns Why It’s Loved Hot Cross Buns Recipe Ingredients Directions Notes

Origin of Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns date back to medieval England and became closely associated with Good Friday traditions. The cross symbol represents religious significance, while the spiced dough reflects historic European baking methods. Over time, hot cross buns became a seasonal favorite enjoyed around the world.

Why It’s Loved

This hot cross buns recipe is loved for its soft texture and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The combination of sweet dried fruits and tender dough makes them comforting and flavorful. Served warm with butter, they are simply irresistible.

Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Recipe by RecipesVilla

Servings

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Prep time

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Cooking time

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minutes

Calories

210

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon powder
¼ tsp nutmeg powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp yeast
¾ cup warm milk
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 egg
½ cup raisins or dried fruits

Directions

In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Add flour, sugar, spices, salt, butter, egg, and raisins. Knead into a soft dough.
Cover and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Divide dough into equal portions and shape into buns.
Arrange on a baking tray and let rise again for 30 minutes.
Mix flour and water to form a paste and pipe crosses on top.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–20 minutes.
Heat sugar and water to make glaze and brush over warm buns.
Serve warm.