Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making and savoring homemade Hot Cross Buns, a sweet treat that transcends seasonal boundaries. These fluffy, spiced buns are infused with warm notes of cinnamon and allspice, and studded with plump raisins for an irresistible flavor combination. Topped with a sweet glaze, they are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert any time of year. Whether shared at gatherings or enjoyed on a quiet morning, these buns are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 cup raisins
- 3–3.5 cups all purpose flour
- ¼ cup all purpose flour (for topping)
- 3–4 tablespoons water (for topping)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (for glaze)
- 2–3 teaspoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar; let it foam for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, spices, and raisins.
- Gradually stir in flour until a soft dough forms; knead until smooth (8-10 minutes).
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled (1-1.5 hours).
- Shape into 12 equal buns and let rise again for 1 hour on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 22 minutes until golden.
- Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg