Traditional Hot Cross Buns Recipe With Honey and Raisins

Name: Traditional Hot Cross Buns Recipe With Honey and Raisins
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoon Yeast; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1/2 Cup Water (lukewarm); 1/4 Cup Butter (or coconut oil); 1/2 Cup Milk (1/2 cup for spelt flour, 3/4 for wheat flour); 1/3 Cup Honey; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 1 Large Egg (beaten); 3/4 Cup Raisins; 3 1/2 Cups Flour (spelt, all-purpose, or an all-purpose/whole wheat combination); 2 Tablespoons Flour (Use all-purpose or white rice flour.); 2.5 Tablespoons Water; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla; 1 Tablespoon Milk; 1 teaspoon Honey

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:20min

Bring a from-scratch tradition to your Easter table with these soft, honey-sweetened hot cross buns. Raisins and lemon zest add flavor, while the crosses bake right on top. Save this recipe for Easter breakfast or brunch!

Updated at: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:18:14 GMT