Best 4 Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns Recipes

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Are you craving freshly baked hot cross buns this Easter season? Baking them in a bread machine takes the hassle out of making these traditional treats. Our guide will introduce you to the best bread machine hot cross bun recipes, complete with tips and variations to suit your taste and dietary preferences. From classic enriched dough to healthier whole grain options, we will delve into the secrets of achieving soft, fluffy buns with perfectly spiced crosses. Let's embark on this culinary adventure and discover the joy of homemade hot cross buns made with the ease of a bread machine.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HOT CROSS BUNS - BREAD MACHINE



Hot Cross Buns - Bread Machine image

This is the BEST and EASIEST recipe for hot cross buns. I make a few batches of them every Easter and they never last long.

Provided by Oster71

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 45m

Yield 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg, plus
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter
6 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon yeast
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup candied fruit
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients except fruit into bread machine.
  • Set for dough.
  • Add fruit at signal.
  • Lightly oil 9x13 pan.
  • When dough is ready, remove and punch down.
  • Cut into 18-24 pieces.
  • Roll each into a ball.
  • Place balls 1/2" apart in pan.
  • Cover and rise in warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
  • Cut cross into top with sharp knife.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes @ 375.
  • Make glaze adding sugar or milk to make consistency to drizzle but not run.
  • Let rolls cool slightly and drizzle icing in cuts.

BREAD MACHINE HOT CROSS BUNS



Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns image

Dark and golden raisins sweeten these traditional cinnamon yeast bread rolls and they are easy to make thanks to your bread machine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 egg
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk or water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if desired

Steps:

  • Break 2 eggs into 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1 1/3 cups. Measure carefully, placing egg mixture and remaining bun ingredients except raisins, 1 egg and cold water in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Add raisins at the Raisin/Nut signal or 5 to 10 minutes before last kneading cycle ends.
  • Select Dough/Manual cycle. Do not use delay cycle. (Total time will vary with appliance and setting.)
  • Remove dough from pan, using lightly floured hands. Cover and let rest 10 minutes on lightly floured surface.
  • Grease cookie sheet or two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide dough in half. Divide each half into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet or 1 inch apart in pans. Snip a cross shape in top of each ball, using scissors. Cover and let rise in warm place about 40 minutes or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Beat egg and cold water slightly; brush over tops of buns. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet or pans to cooling rack. Cool slightly.
  • In medium bowl, mix all icing ingredients until well blended. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Make a cross on top of each bun with icing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bun, Sodium 270 mg

BREAD MACHINE HOT CROSS BUNS FOR EASTER OR OSTARA



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Hot Cross Buns began as a tribute to Eostre, the Saxon goddess of spring, from whose name, as you may guess, our word Easter was derived. Eostre's tribute day marked the return of the warm sun in spring and was celebrated on the day of the first full moon following the vernal equinox. The cross on the bun wasn't a reference to...

Provided by Sasha Kamen

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 c flour
3/4 c milk
3 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp fresh orange zest
1/4 c butter, cut into pieces
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 Tbsp bread machine yeast or active dry yeast
1/2 c dried apricots, chopped
1/2 c golden raisins
1 Tbsp beaten egg
2 tsp water
1/2 c powdered sugar
2 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Use a bread machine that makes a 1-1/2 lb. loaf or larger. Follow instructions for placing all dough ingredients, except the last five, into the bread machine. Select the dough cycle and follow instructions for starting.
  • 2. When dough cycle is finished, remove from machine and place on a lightly floured surface. Flatten slightly and sprinkle with apricots and raisins. Knead lightly to distribute fruit evenly.
  • 3. Pinch off pieces of dough and roll between your hands to form 16 roughly equal sized balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm (80 F.) place until doubled in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 350 F. Make a shallow cross on the top of each bun with a sharp knife. With a fork, mix egg and water well and brush lightly onto the rolls. Bake for 16-18 minutes until light golden brown. Cool on a rack for about 20 minutes.
  • 5. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough milk for frosting consistency. Blend until smooth.
  • 6. Place frosting in a small zip lock plastic bag. Cut a small section of one bottom corner of the bag and squeeze onto rolls to form a cross on each bun.

BREAD MACHINE HOT CROSS BUNS



Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns image

Dark and golden raisins sweeten these traditional cinnamon yeast bread rolls and they are easy to make thanks to your bread machine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 egg
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk or water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if desired

Steps:

  • Break 2 eggs into 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1 1/3 cups. Measure carefully, placing egg mixture and remaining bun ingredients except raisins, 1 egg and cold water in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Add raisins at the Raisin/Nut signal or 5 to 10 minutes before last kneading cycle ends.
  • Select Dough/Manual cycle. Do not use delay cycle. (Total time will vary with appliance and setting.)
  • Remove dough from pan, using lightly floured hands. Cover and let rest 10 minutes on lightly floured surface.
  • Grease cookie sheet or two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide dough in half. Divide each half into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet or 1 inch apart in pans. Snip a cross shape in top of each ball, using scissors. Cover and let rise in warm place about 40 minutes or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Beat egg and cold water slightly; brush over tops of buns. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet or pans to cooling rack. Cool slightly.
  • In medium bowl, mix all icing ingredients until well blended. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Make a cross on top of each bun with icing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bun, Sodium 270 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a bread machine, you can make these buns by hand. Just follow the instructions in the recipe, but knead the dough for 10-12 minutes instead of using the bread machine.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
  • When shaping the buns, be sure to tuck the edges of the dough under to create a smooth, even surface.
  • Bake the buns in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • Enjoy the buns warm from the oven or let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Hot cross buns are a delicious and traditional Easter treat. They are easy to make, even if you are a beginner baker. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious buns that are perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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