Best 3 Spiced Fruited Hot Cross Buns Recipes
Spiced fruited hot cross buns are a traditional Easter treat that is enjoyed by people of all ages. With their soft, fluffy texture, sweet and spicy filling, and iconic cross-shaped topping, these buns are a delicious and symbolic part of the Easter holiday. The aroma of freshly baked hot cross buns fills the air and brings a sense of warmth and comfort. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect spiced fruited hot cross buns, ensuring that your Easter celebration is filled with delicious memories.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
TRADITIONAL FRUITY AND SPICED HOT CROSS BUNS: BREAD-MAKER
A wonderful old family recipe for HUGE and very light spiced Hot Cross Buns! I discovered that most of the hard work is taken out of making these, by proving & kneading them in the Bread Maker/Machine......unless you NEED to expel any frustrations, and then you MUST knead these yourself! You can make the crosses by either marking them before baking or, as I have done, by putting thinly rolled pastry crosses on top. An absolute "must" for the Spring and Easter Tea table! I also make these throughout the rest of the year - minus the crosses - for fruity, spiced English style teacakes!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h
Yield 12 Hot Cross Buns, 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put all of the Hot Cross Bun ingredients into your break maker in the order listed, excepting the dried fruit.
- Put the fruit into the "extras" tray on your bread maker, or leave to one side to add towards the end of the kneading cycle.
- Set the bread maker to Dough setting - or Raisin Dough setting if you have it.
- Press start and if you do not have an "extras" tray, add your dried fruit when your machine alerts you or 5 minutes before the end of the kneading time.
- Lightly grease two baking trays/sheets.
- When the dough cycle has finished, take the dough out and place it on a lightly floured board. Knock back and shape into 12 pieces, rolling them into balls.
- Place them on the greased baking trays/sheets and cover with a clean tea towel or lightly oiled cling film.
- Allow them to rise for about 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile pre-heat the oven the 200C/400F/Gas 6.
- Make the pastry crosses by rolling out the ready-made pastry very thinly and cutting into strips.
- Make the glaze by heating up the milk and adding the sugar - heat them until the sugar has dissolved. Set to one side.
- When the Hot Cross Buns are ready to bake, place two strips of pastry on each top - pressing lightly and bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until well-risen and golden brown. The buns should sound hollow when tapped underneath.
- Brush the glaze on each bun as soon as they have been taken out of the oven and then allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Eat whilst still warm, split & spread with butter!
- These are GREAT toasted when they are a few days old as well!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619.2, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 378.1, Carbohydrate 115.1, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 12.6, Protein 13.9
SPICED HOT CROSS BUNS
Make the most of the long Easter weekend and fill the house with the smell of spiced buns baking
Provided by James Martin
Categories Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Brunch, Treat
Time 2h20m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the flour, yeast, caster sugar and 1 tsp salt into a large mixing bowl with the spices and dried fruit and mix well. Make a well in the centre and pour in the warm milk, 50ml warm water, the beaten egg and the melted butter. Mix everything together to form a dough - start with a wooden spoon and finish with your hands. If the dough is too dry, add a little more warm water; if it's too wet, add more flour.
- Knead in the bowl or on a floured surface until the dough becomes smooth and springy. Transfer to a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with a clean, damp tea towel. Leave in a warm place to rise until roughly doubled in size - this will take about 1 hr depending on how warm the room is.
- Tip the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for a few secs, then divide into 12 even portions - I roll my dough into a long sausage shape, then quarter and divide each quarter into 3 pieces. Shape each portion into a smooth round and place on a baking sheet greased with butter, leaving some room between each bun for it to rise.
- Use a small, sharp knife to score a cross on the top of each bun, then cover with the damp tea towel again and leave in a warm place to prove for 20 mins until almost doubled in size again. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
- When the buns are ready to bake, mix the plain flour with just enough water to give you a thick paste. Spoon into a piping bag (or into a plastic food bag and snip the corner off) and pipe a white cross into the crosses you cut earlier. Bake for 12-15 mins until the buns are golden and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. While still warm, melt the granulated sugar with 1 tbsp water in a small pan, then brush over the buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.46 milligram of sodium
CANDIED-FRUIT HOT CROSS BUNS
My family looks forward to my mom's hot cross buns every year. She's a wonderful lady and cook who makes our holidays memorable.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Stir in the butter, eggs, sugar and salt. Combine 3 cups flour, candied fruit and cinnamon; add to yeast mixture and mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; shape into 2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using a sharp knife, cut a cross on top of each bun. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Beat egg yolk and water; brush over buns. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; pipe an "X" on top of each bun.
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Tips:
- Choose the right flour: Strong bread flour is the best choice for hot cross buns, as it will give them a light and fluffy texture.
- Activate the yeast properly: Proof the yeast in warm milk or water with a little sugar before adding it to the dough. This will help to ensure that the yeast is active and will produce a good rise.
- Knead the dough well: Kneading the dough for at least 10 minutes will help to develop the gluten and give the buns a chewy texture.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough should rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the buns: Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into balls. Place the balls on a greased baking sheet and flatten them slightly.
- Make the crosses: Use a sharp knife to make a cross on the top of each bun. You can also use a pastry brush to brush the buns with milk or egg wash before baking.
- Bake the buns: Bake the buns in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Conclusion:
Hot cross buns are a delicious and traditional Easter treat. By following these tips, you can make perfect hot cross buns at home. These buns are perfect for sharing with family and friends, and they are sure to be a hit at any Easter gathering.
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