Hot Cross Buns
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Soft, fluffy buns studded with raisins and warm spices like nutmeg, topped with a sweet icing cross. A traditional Easter treat that's also perfect for spring brunches and festive occasions.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 15- 1½ cups milk (lukewarm between 98°F (36.5°C) and 110°F (43.3°C))
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted (1/2 stick), softened)
- 1 cup raisins (soaked in rum if preferred)
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar (same as icing sugar or confectioners sugar)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted, at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon water
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 140M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 109mg
- Total sugar
- 22g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 236mg
- Calcium
- 55mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 109MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.