Hot Cross Buns
Soft, slightly sweet buns filled with warm spices and juicy raisins, adorned with the classic cross and a glossy glaze. Hot Cross Buns originate from England and are traditionally eaten on Good Friday during Easter. Perfect for the Easter table or as a cozy afternoon bun with butter.
Posted on 4/2/2026
Servings
12
Total time
2 hours
Servings
12
Total time
2 hours
Ingredients
Dough
Dough for Cross
Glaze
Instructions
Dough
Dissolve the yeast in warm milk and stir in the eggs
Add sugar, flour, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt, and knead the dough until it comes together
Add the butter in small pieces and continue kneading for 5 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic, then let it rise covered for 1 hour
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead in the raisins and orange zest
Divide the dough into 12 pieces, shape them into buns, and place them close together on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Let them rise covered for another 30 minutes
Dough for Cross
Mix flour, water, and oil together to form a thick paste
Place the flour mixture in a piping bag with a small hole and pipe it as a cross on the buns
Bake the buns at 200°C (fan) for 15 minutes
Meanwhile, make the glaze
Glaze
Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved
As soon as the buns are taken out of the oven, brush them immediately with the sugar mixture
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