Description
These Cinnamon Raisin Hot Cross Buns are an irresistible blend of sweet and spice, perfect for Easter. With simple ingredients like milk, butter, and cinnamon, these delightful rolls are easy to prepare and great for family gatherings or a cozy brunch at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3 cups all purpose white flour (you may need more or less depending on how dry your kitchen is)
- 1/2 cup california raisins
- oil for brushing bowl
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
Instructions
- Combine warmed milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in eggs, water, salt, melted butter, and cinnamon into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour one cup at a time until a dough ball forms.
- Fold in the raisins and mix until incorporated.
- Grease a bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a moist towel, and let rise for 90 minutes in a warm area.
- After rising, divide the dough into 9 large balls or 12 smaller ones and place them on a baking tray.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Allow the dough balls to rise for an additional 30 minutes, again covered with a moist towel.
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Combine water and icing sugar until thick, then pipe onto the cooled buns to create a cross.
- Serve warm with butter.
Notes
Make sure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
If you prefer, you can substitute raisins with currants or sultanas for different flavors.
These buns can be enjoyed fresh or stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg