What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 quick hot cross bun recipe that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Quick Hot Cross Bun Recipe
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How do you make a traditional hot cross bun?
Ingredients
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast.
- 2 cups warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature.
- 1/3 cup butter, softened.
- 1/4 cup sugar.
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
Can you make hot cross buns without a mixer?
kneading by hand – takes 10 minutes, and requires decent arm strength; or. simple no knead version – all you need is a bowl, wooden spoon and 1 minute of easy stirring. The easiest method of all, this will make buns that are ever so slightly less fluffy and do not keep quite as well.
How do you make hot cross buns without a bread maker?
If you don’t have a bread machine or if you prefer to knead by hand, mix the milk and egg mixture with the flour and yeast mixture in a large bowl by hand. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead, adding the currants and cinnamon in as you fold it over, until it is smooth and elastic about 10 minutes.
How do you make a homemade cross bun?
Here are the basic steps:
- Make the bread dough.
- Knead the dough for 2 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise. …
- Punch down the dough to release the air, then shape into rolls.
- Let the rolls rise for about 1 hour.
- Pipe the crosses on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Top with orange icing.
What spices are in a hot cross bun?
Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour.
- 2 gram x 7 envelopes of dried yeast.
- 1/4 cup sugar.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves.
- Pinch of salt.
- 1 cup raisins.
Why did my hot cross buns not rise?
The most common reasons are as follows: Over kneading – this is more likely to happen if you use an electric mixer and dough hook. If you over knead dough it will break down the glutens and make the buns hard. Under kneading – if dough is under kneaded it won’t rise properly.
Can I use bread flour to make hot cross buns?
Put 500g strong bread flour, 1 tsp salt, 75g caster sugar and 7g sachet fast-action or easy-blend yeast into a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Pour in the warm milk and butter mixture, then add 1 beaten egg.
Do you soak raisins for hot cross buns?
Place the raisins in a small microwave-proof bowl, pour over the water or rum, and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and set aside to cool and soak for an hour (or longer).
What dried fruit is used in hot cross buns?
I find that the buns come out more like cinnamon buns (with raisins) than cross buns. Next time I will try putting the fruit in while mixing the dough, before the addition of the butter. While this may affect the rising of the dough, I think it’s worth a try.
Can you use plain flour for hot cross buns?
Preheat the oven to 240C/220C Fan/Gas 8. Meanwhile, for the topping, mix the plain flour to a fairly thick smooth paste with 2 tablespoons cold water (you may need to use slightly less or more water to get the right consistency). When the buns have risen, remove the polythene bag and the greaseproof paper.
How long does it take to make hot cross buns?
Bake your prepared hot cross buns, in a preheated oven at 180°C fan / 200°C conventional / 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
What is the candied fruit in hot cross buns?
Most recipes will have dried or candied fruits such as raisins. The defining look of the yeast buns are the cross that is baked into the top of the rolls. The cross represents Jesus’ cross and the spices are meant to represent the embalming spices of Christ’s body.