Description
Hot Cross Buns are a delightful blend of sweetness and warm spices, creating fluffy buns that melt in your mouth. Traditionally enjoyed on Good Friday, these spiced sweet rolls can brighten any day of the year. Their inviting aroma, unique flavor profile featuring cinnamon and orange zest, and appealing cross design make them perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or simply as a treat with tea. This easy recipe is perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 ml whole milk
- 80 grams sugar
- 7 grams active dry yeast
- 500 grams bread flour
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 large eggs
- 70 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 140 grams dried currants
Instructions
- Heat milk with sugar until dissolved; cool to lukewarm.
- Stir in yeast and let it bloom for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixer bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, spices, and zest.
- Add the milk mixture, eggs, and butter; mix until dough forms.
- Knead for about 3 minutes; rest for another 15 minutes.
- Knead in currants; let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled.
- Shape into buns; let rise again for about 30–60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare flour paste for crosses.
- Pipe crosses onto buns; bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze with apricot jam after baking; cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (60g)
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 151mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg