Soft Hot Cross Buns Recipe

 Soft Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Ingredients:

 • 325 g (2 ½ cups) all-purpose flour

 • 150 ml (½ cup + 2 tbsp) warm whole milk

 • 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar

 • 2 tsp instant yeast

 • ½ tsp cinnamon powder

 • ½ tsp ground allspice

 • ¾ tsp salt

 • 1 large egg

 • 40 g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened

 • ½ cup raisins (or currants/sultanas)

For the Cross

 • 4 tbsp flour

 • 3–4 tbsp water (to make a thick paste)

For the Glaze

 • 2 tbsp sugar + 2 tbsp water (boiled together to make syrup)

💁‍♂️Method:

Warm the milk until just lukewarm (not hot). Stir in sugar and yeast, let sit for 5–7 minutes until foamy.

In a large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. Add yeast mixture, egg, and butter. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface (or with a stand mixer) for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Knead in raisins gently until evenly distributed.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Punch down dough, divide into 10–12 equal pieces, and shape into smooth balls. Arrange on a lined baking tray, leaving a little space between each.

Cover and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

Mix flour and water into a thick paste. Pipe crosses on top of each bun using a piping bag or ziplock bag.

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake buns for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

Brush hot buns with sugar syrup for a shiny finish.