Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk (lukewarm); 1/2 cup sugar; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 2 eggs; 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened); 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened); 1 tbsp unsalted butter (softened); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tbsp milk

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

This Hot Cross Buns Recipe makes soft and tender buns filled with juicy raisins. The buns are lightly brushed with a sweet syrup and topped with a sweet cream cheese icing. They're perfect for an Easter brunch!

Updated at: Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:02:48 GMT