Hot Cross Buns

There’s nothing quite like baking fresh hot cross buns at home. Here’s a traditional recipe to bring the magic of these spiced, fruit-filled delights into your kitchen.

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Keyword: Baking, Buns, Raisins, Mixed Spice

Category: Baking, Pastry, Spices & Herbs

Course: Afternoon Tea, Baking, Bread

Cuisine: English

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Proofing Time: 2 15

Total Time: 2 50

Servings: Buns

Calories: 305kcal

Author: MJF

Cost: £4.00

Equipment

1 Kitchen Mixer
1 Mixing Bowls
1 Set Scales & Measuring Cups
1 Pastry Brush
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Baking Tray

Ingredients

500 g Bread Flour 4 cups
75 g Sugar 1/3 Cup
10 g Instant Yeast 2 tsp
2 tsp Mixed Spice Powder cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice
1 tsp Salt
300 ml Milk, warm 1 1/4 Cups
50 g Butter, unsalted, melted 3 tbsp
1 each Egg
200 g Dried Fruit (raisins, currants, or sultanas) 1 cup
each Orange, zest only

For the Cross:

75 g Flour 1/2 cup
5 tbsp Water
For the Glaze:
2 tbsp Apricot Jam warmed

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, mixed spice, and salt. Make a well in the centre and add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix to form a dough.
Knead: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Incorporate Fruits: Gently knead in the dried fruit and orange zest.
Shape the Buns: Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into buns. Place them on a lined baking tray, leaving space for expansion.
Second Rise: Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes.
Make the Cross: Mix flour and water to form a thick paste. Pipe onto each bun in a cross shape.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Glaze: Brush with warm apricot jam while still hot.
Enjoy! Serve warm with butter or your favourite spread.

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