Classic Hot Cross Buns

Name: Classic Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 200 g sultanas (currants or raisins); 300 ml milk; 60 g butter; 500 g white bread flour (BL80); 80 g light brown sugar (or golden caster sugar); 23 g fresh yeast (7g dried yeast or 2 tsp); 1 medium egg (50g total); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; a pinch of grated nutmeg; ¼ tsp fine sea salt; 60 g plain flour (all-purpose) (BL55); 60-70 ml water; 3 tbsp honey (runny)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

Who doesn't love a warm hot cross bun served with lashings of butter! These deliciously spiced currant buns, date back to the 12th century and are traditionally enjoyed on Good Friday at Easter.

Updated at: Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:30:13 GMT