Hot Cross Buns (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan)

Name: Hot Cross Buns (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.5 tbsp ground flax seeds; 170 ml plant-based milk; 2 tsp quick yeast ((Dove’s Farm Quick Yeast)); 1 tsp caster sugar; 1 tbsp water; 360 g gluten-free plain flour ((Dove’s Farm Gluten-free Flour Blend)); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp mixed spice; 100 g vegan butter ((Earth Balance)); 2 tbsp caster sugar; 60 g currants; 20 g mixed peel (cut into small pieces); 4 tbsp gluten-free plain flour; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp oil; a tiny pinch of baking powder; 1 tbsp apricot jam

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

These hot cross buns are soft, bouncy, perfectly spiced and fruity, and simple to make with a few whizzes in the food processor. No-one will notice that they are also gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free so everyone can indulge in these gorgeous spiced treats this Easter!

Updated at: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:41:15 GMT