The Softest Hot Cross Buns

Name: The Softest Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ Cups Milk (whole); 1 ½ Cups Water; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 Cup Raisins; 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Instant Yeast; 4 ¼ Cups Flour (all-purpose ); 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon; 2 Large Eggs; 4 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted, softened); 1/4 Cup Water; 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar; 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar; 2 Ounces Cream Cheese (plus 2 Tablespoons, softened); 1 Tablespoon Butter (unsalted, softened); 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 Tablespoon Water

Instructions

Prep:2h 30minCook:20min

Traditional hot cross bun just got a face lift! These Easter Hot Cross Buns are the softest we've ever had! You can totally eat them for breakfast. Or dessert. Or just because.

Updated at: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:08:40 GMT