Hot Crossed Buns
Warm, spiced, and sweet hot cross buns feature currants or raisins, topped with crosses and icing, perfect for Easter brunch or cozy gatherings with family and friends.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Add eggs and mix well.
- Gradually add flour and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down the dough and shape into rolls or buns.
- Place buns on a baking sheet, brush with egg white if desired, and let rise again until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Cut crosses on top of each bun with a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Bake at 375°F until golden brown, approximately 15 minutes.
- Pipe powdered sugar icing over the crosses on top of the buns.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
852
kcal
43% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).