Hot Cross Buns are soft, lightly spiced sweet buns traditionally enjoyed during Easter season. Studded with raisins or currants and topped with their signature flour cross, these tender buns are finished with a glossy glaze for a beautifully golden, bakery-style finish. Perfect served warm with butter, they’re a timeless seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins or currants
1 tablespoon orange zest
For the Cross
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5–6 tablespoons water
For the Glaze
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1 tablespoon warm water
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