Hot Cross Buns with Cream Cheese Icing

Name: Hot Cross Buns with Cream Cheese Icing
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 tbsp baking soda; 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

These Hot Cross Buns are soft, tender and filled with juicy raisins. The buns are lightly brushed with a sweet syrup and topped with a tangy cream cheese icing. They are perfect for Easter or anytime of year!

Updated at: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:13:11 GMT