Soft Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
325g (2 and 1/2 cups) of all purpose flour
150ml (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp) of whole milk
50g (1/4 cup) of granulated sugar
2 tsp of instant yeast
1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder
1/2 tsp of ground allspice
3/4 tsp of salt
1 egg
1/3 cup of raisins
Step by Step Directions
1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
2: Warm the Milk
Heat the milk in a saucepan until warm (not hot) to activate the yeast properly.
3: Create the Dough
Gradually add the warm milk to the dry mix, stirring continuously.
Mix in the egg and knead until a soft dough forms.
4: Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
5: Add the Raisins
Gently fold in the raisins until evenly distributed.
6: First Rise
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and rest for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
7: Shape the Buns
Divide into 12 equal balls, place on a parchment lined tray.
8: Second Rise
Cover and let rest another 30-45 minutes.
9: Pipe the Cross
Mix 3 tbsp flour with water to form a thick paste.
Pipe a cross over each bun using a bag or piping tool.
10: Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
11: Cool and Serve
Cool on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temp.
