Thursday, April 9, 2020
Hot Cross Buns are slightly sweet, with raisins and spiced with cinnamon, and perfectly puffy. They became an Easter tradition to celebrate Good Friday.
There is nothing better than a warm bun on Easter morning. It is our family’s favorite treat, and we are always looking forward to enjoying them. You can serve them for breakfast or brunch with deviled eggs, ham and cheese quiche, or with bacon ham and cheese rolls.
Hot Cross Buns were originally a Saxon tradition, but later they became an Easter tradition. They are marked with a cross on top, signifying a crucifix, and are typically served on Good Friday. They are very popular all over the world, and are among our favorite sweets to make for this special day!
Although they are very popular to eat for Easter, they can be enjoyed at any time of the year. These buns are sweet, citrusy rolls which are simple to make and are bursting with flavor! We lightly spice the dough with cinnamon and nutmeg and studded with raisins.
Then, we glaze them on top just a little bit to add some sweetness to them. They are perfect when served warm, as they are puffy, flaky and amazingly delicious. Once you bite into them, they simply melt in your mouth!
What are the ingredients in hot cross buns?
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup very warm milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar + 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the full recipes and how to cook, please read here.