Description
Easter Spiced Hot Cross Buns are a cozy, aromatic treat perfect for celebrating the season. These soft, pillowy buns are infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, complemented by sweet dried fruits. Glazed to perfection, they make an inviting addition to any gathering. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with loved ones, these buns are sure to create lasting memories and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup dried fruit (raisins or currants)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by warming the milk to lukewarm and sprinkling the yeast over it; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Create a well in the dry mixture, adding the yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten eggs; stir until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl covered with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Gently fold in dried fruit before shaping into balls.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place shaped buns on parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk; brush over warm buns.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg