Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Hot Cross Buns, a sweet and spiced treat perfect for any occasion. These fluffy buns are packed with juicy raisins and topped with a simple icing cross, making them an inviting addition to your breakfast or snack table. Their warm aroma is sure to create a cozy atmosphere, ideal for family gatherings or festive celebrations. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or toasted with a dollop of butter for an extra special touch. This easy recipe allows you to bring the bakery experience home, filling your kitchen with mouthwatering scents and satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup warm water
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins
- 3–3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3–4 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2–3 teaspoons milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla in another bowl; mix into the yeast mixture.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and salt; gradually add wet ingredients while stirring.
- Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth (8-10 minutes); let rise in a greased bowl covered with cloth until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Punch down the dough, shape into buns, place on a baking sheet, and let rise again for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake buns for about 22 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare icing by mixing flour, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and water; drizzle over cooled buns.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg