Hot Cross Buns

Classic spiced buns with fruit, topped with flour crosses and a sweet apricot glaze, perfect for a buttery treat.

Baking Vegetarian Bread Fruit Easter

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

301.2

kcal / serving

3614.4 kcal total

Carbs

56.2g

per serving

674.4 g total

Fat

5.2g

per serving

62.4 g total

Protein

7.4g

per serving

88.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

buns

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Caster Sugar

Fast-Action Yeast

1 sachet

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Apricot Jam

for the glaze

Dairy

300

Whole Milk

Butter

piece

Egg

free-range, beaten

Fruits

150

Sultanas

Mixed Peel

piece

Apple

cored and chopped

piece

Oranges

zest only

GrainsCereals

500

Strong White Flour

Plain Flour

for the cross plus extra for dusting

NutsSeeds

tsp

Salt

tsp

Ground Cinnamon

OilsFats

tbsp

Sunflower Oil

for greasing

Method

Boil the milk and cool to hand temperature.

Mix flour, sugar, salt, yeast, butter, and egg, then gradually add milk to form sticky dough.

Incorporate fruit, zest, and cinnamon, then knead on a floured surface for five minutes until elastic.

Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for one hour until doubled.

Divide into 12 balls, place on a lined tray, and prove for one hour.

Heat the oven to 220°C.

Mix flour with water to a thick paste and pipe crosses onto the buns.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden-brown.

Melt and sieve the jam, then brush over warm buns to glaze.