Fluffy Hot Cross Buns
Fluffy hot cross buns are soft, airy, and lightly spiced buns with raisins and a glossy finish. This recipe focuses on achieving a light texture with simple steps for a bakery-style result at home.
- Prep Time: 25M
- Cook Time: 25M
- Total Time: 2H 30M
- Yield: 12 buns 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 cup warm whole milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup raisins or currants
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5 to 6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons apricot jam or honey
1 tablespoon warm water
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk, yeast, and a small amount of sugar. Let sit until foamy.
2. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, and eggs.
3. Mix in flour, salt, and spices, then fold in raisins.
4. Knead until smooth and slightly tacky.
5. Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
6. Divide into 12 pieces and shape into balls.
7. Let rise again until puffy.
8. Pipe crosses on top using flour paste.
9. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden.
10. Brush with glaze while warm and serve.
Notes
Keep the dough slightly sticky for the best fluffy texture.
Do not skip the second rise as it helps create a light interior.
Use fresh yeast for a better rise.
Warm the buns slightly before serving to bring back softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
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