Mary Berry Hot Cross Buns

Name: Mary Berry Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500 g (1lb 2oz) strong white flour (plus extra for dusting); 75 g (2¾oz) caster sugar; 2 tsp mixed spice; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 lemon (finely grated zest only); 10 g (¼oz) salt; 10 g (¼oz) fast-action dried yeast; 40 g (1½oz) butter; 300 ml (10fl oz) milk; 1 free-range egg (beaten); 200 (7oz) sultanas; 50 (1¾oz) finely chopped mixed candied peel; oil (for greasing); 75 g (2¾oz) plain flour; 2 tbsp golden syrup (for glazing)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

Embrace the Easter tradition with this foolproof recipe for Mary Berry Hot Cross Buns. Perfectly spiced, packed with fruit, and topped with a signature cross,

Updated at: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:43:43 GMT