Belizean Hot Cross Buns Recipe

There’s nothing quite like eating hot cross buns fresh out of the oven around Easter time. It takes me back to being a kid in Belize.
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👩🏻‍🍳 HOT CROSS BUNS
2 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
½ tsp salt
¾ tsp ground nutmeg
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 pkg (1/4 oz) or (7 g) or (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
5 tbs butter, softened at room temperature
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ tsp vanilla
1/3 cup milk, warm
½ cup raisins
👩🏻‍🍳 EGG WASH
1 egg
1 tbs milk
Bake at 350F or 177 C for 20-25 minutes
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[@CookingwithShirani]

There’s nothing quite like eating hot cross buns fresh out of the oven around Easter time. It takes me back to being a kid in Belize.

[@floraaugustine6548]

Cooking with Shirani Where to go to find out how many ingredients you put in

[@CookingwithShirani]

@@floraaugustine6548 Hi there, If you are using your computer you scroll down a little bit to where it says "show more", click on that and scroll down. If you are using your phone, next to the name of the video on the right side of the screen you'll see a small upside down triangle, just click that and scroll down.

[@sanatabichannel9194]

Cooking with Shirani it s an amazing work but please tell us the ingredients in grams or pounds. thanks

[@rosarnhernandez1511]

Just need some Dutch cheese to go along with the bun

[@CookingwithShirani]

@Rosa RN Hernandez For sure 😊

[@tonibates5341]

Omg!!! I’m been looking for this recipe for 10 years!!! My mom’s from Belize, but my grandmother’s friend would make this for us. I would ask her for the recipe when I was little and she would say when I get older. I went to college & moved away and she passed away. My mom never learned. I’m so excited. I’m crying watching this. Thank you. THANK GOD.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, you made me tear up reading your message. I wish I could give you a big hug. I'm so glad you found me and now you have a recipe. Hope you enjoy!! Sending lots of love your way ❤❤

[@merilyntatum1367]

I just made Belizean Hot Cross Buns for the first time using your easy to follow recipe. They’re pillowy soft and delicious, just like you said. Thank you Shirani‼️ Happy Easter🙏🙏🙏🇧🇿🇧🇿🇧🇿

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome, Merilyn! That makes me so happy to hear that. I'm glad you like them. Happy Easter to you and your family 🐣🐰❤️

[@vashtisilva3884]

I tried this recipe this year!! How I Thank God for this recipe! It is delicious and soft. Thank you Belizean Chef Shirani. Hats off to you!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it! You made my day ❤❤.

[@karrenbaptist9629]

Making the buns now and the dough is just how it looks in your video, so i am confident that it will come out great. I have been looking for a good bun recipe. Cant wait to see the final baked product.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yay! That's wonderful to hear Karren 👏😁. You are making me jealous. Wish I was making some today. Please come back and let me know how you like it.

[@williamarmstrong7458]

Thank you for sharing. It was delicious and it brought back good memories growing up in Belize.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome. So glad to hear this brought back good memories for you 😊

[@ambergriskaye]

Thank you so much for this Shirani. Quick & easy. Happy Easter!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome. Happy Easter to you and your family!! ❤️

[@bridgetpotts9762]

Thanks for the recipe they look delicious

[@tarra8812]

Thank you for the recepie!! My first time making it and my family loved it❤

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are welcome. So happy to hear that 😊❤️

[@lilza2475]

Thank you for the recipe. Will definitely try this❤

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome, hope you enjoy 😊❤.

[@ambergriskaye]

Thank you Shirani. Trying this tomorrow.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are welcome, enjoy ❤️

[@lanie097]

Thank you for the recipe!!!! Just making it now

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are welcome Lanie! I hope you enjoyed it 😊

[@hennybarnaby3221]

You're just so Awesome!! Ty for always making it look so easy!!!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much, that means a lot!!

[@sandrajones7614]

I like how those buns looking I was looking for easy one to make to day I find it am going to make this now to day is holy Thursday thank you

[@edgybabecollection3124]

Thank you so much will make this for my family on Holy Saturday.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You're welcome! Enjoy and Happy Easter to you and your family. God bless 🙏❤.

[@emelitahynes4471]

Making them tomorrow...for the first time. Thanks for sharing your recipe

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are welcome and good luck to you! Enjoy 😊.

[@suzyq5520]

Looks great! As always your videos make me want to try making this at home. Looks easy enough and soft and delicious. Hope mine comes out as good 🤞🏻

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you! You should give it a try 😘

[@camilleyarwood850]

Just made these and it was oh so great! Great Job.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much! That's awesome, so happy to hear that! ❤

[@shereejordan7107]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I learned many Belizean recipes from cooking with my Mom.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You're welcome Sheree and thank you too!! I bet you learned a lot of good recipes 😊.

[@shereejordan7107]

@@CookingwithShirani Yes I did Shirani! Those memories are now my treasures!! Can I ask you to say something about how dough rises in the warmer climate vs the colder climate. I live in NY, so whenever I bake, especially in the cooler months, I have to heat up the house first. And heat the stove. Or else the dough will take 10 hrs to rise :-(

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yes I have noticed the same thing. I usually just keep the dough in the oven with only the oven light turned on. The heat from the light really helps it. I know back home in Belize where it's hot the dough rises so fast on the counter top.

[@itslaylani6347]

Omg, looks so delicious i can't wait to make it 👍😋

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy ❤️

[@sharonflowers2690]

Thank you honey for the recipe!!!

[@donnaedinboro1616]

I like the way you make the cross. Will definitely try it.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you Donna ❤

[@Lis.E1323]

Thank you Shirani for this awesome hot cross bun recipe and your voice is very soothing. Just in time for Easter. ❤️🇧🇿

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome! Aww, thank you too. That's so nice to hear. Happy Easter ❤️🇧🇿

[@shayantawilliams8160]

I'll be doing this recipe

[@denisec.a8011]

It's almost good Friday.. looking for some bun recipe.. thanks for sharing.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You're so welcome. Enjoy 😊

[@sharonlizama8839]

Hi Shirani, my first try doing cross bun, and yay think I did great. Thank you

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Sharon! That's awesome girl!! I wish I could see a pic 😍.

[@sharonflowers2690]

Hi Shirani hope you’re doing well in this lock down. I am making your bun as I type. Take care ❤️

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Sharon, yes I am doing well. I just took my buns out of the oven. Hubby and I ate 2 each with butter 😋. Hope you enjoy yours. Take care and God bless 🙏❤.

[@zennygaldamez3483]

Thanks shirani for the cross bun delicious

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are welcome Zenny 😊

[@marvychuc5197]

Thank you so much for this recipe... will try it for the first time... GOd Bless.. Marvy in San Diego ca.. (Belizean) love!

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are welcome Marvy! Enjoy and good luck to you! Take care and God bless 🙏❤

[@chantshernandez4332]

You in San Diego too, so do i...😎

[@CheensCreationsUK]

Tfs for this recipe dear

[@paulinephillips1005]

Perfect.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you❣

[@drinawilliams9872]

Perfect recipe ❤ When i hear good friday i already know i had to come here for the recipe lol..My hot cross bun come out really good .i nuh even know i could bake so good lol..thanks for a good recipe bae ❤ i have to make this again..

[@CookingwithShirani]

Awww, thanks bae 🥹❤️❤️. You da bakeress now gial lol. Ma and Ginny shuda si we. Dem mi wah di laugh 😆. I so happy and proud of you bae. Dem bun mi look so good 😋❤️

[@EverythingPaulette]

Omg, girlfriend I have never made these before and every year I would promise to make to make them but I told myself that I am definitely making them for Easter, to me when I was growing up in Barbados, Easter wasn't Easter without hot cross buns. I missed my Mom too girlfriend and wish she was still here. I really like how you display your dishes and think we have some things in common. I look forward to hearing from you. God bless.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww thank you so much Paulette! You are so sweet. Hope you get to make the hot cross buns and bring back some good memories. Take care 💖.

[@sandragingerich4420]

As always, another home rum. I am following your recipe now, it is in its first rising. Cant wait to enjoy with fried fish.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Aww, thank you for your lovely comment as always. I hope you enjoyed your bun. Take care ❤❤

[@chelarose1]

My MIL has refused me this recipe for 28 years! I can't wait to present this to my husband and son thus Easter, thank you so much for sharing

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are so welcome! I know a lot of Belizeans don't like to share their recipes. You have to surprise your MIL too 😁. Best of luck to you ❤️

[@halimatoudiallo974]

Good job Thank you

[@CookingwithShirani]

You're welcome and thank you too!!

[@chelarose1]

Thank you for sharing!!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

My pleasure!

[@kylacastro6136]

@@CookingwithShirani what type of milk do u use ? Plz 😊

[@CookingwithShirani]

I used whole milk 😊

[@vybz_39tv]

Wow sister it's so looking great an nice

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@lucyw.mcmellan7274]

Similar to the Honduran ones that I grew up on. Thank you. I will be making them from your recipe.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hope you get to make it soon Lucy. Enjoy! 😊

[@allysagarcia287]

The buns look very nice

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thanks Niks 😘

[@drinawilliams9872]

I love this video!! Plus them buns look so cute.have to try these. :-)

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you Drinz 😍❤.

[@tifflope001]

Thank you so much for this recipe I’m trying it tomorrow

[@Arizonful]

Lol your voice is so warm and soothing 😌. Can also be an ASMR video.

[@CookingwithShirani]

😍😍

[@Arizonful]

Lol welcome

[@mariesan8463]

Looks so nice and delicious 😋. Shirani , margarine is not good for your health. Please take care of yourself. You said you want to have one right now. Awww, Shirani. when you say things to your mom it does bring memories. I wish you all the very best. Because of the lockdown , I know you won’t be able to be with your mom but I’m sure you’re with her on the FaceTime all the time. Take care. 🌺🌿❤️

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you very much Marie. You are so kind 🤗. I know margarine is not good but I use it in most of my Belizean recipes because that's what people can get back home in Belize. A lot of places don't sell real butter. It's not common there. As for my mom, unfortunately she passed away many years ago. Making all the food she use to make brings back so many memories though. Thanks for watching and take care 🙏❤

[@esmihulse515]

Looks delicious,i knw it had to be,can’t go wrong wit butter. Here on quarantine,looking for a belizean cross bun,gonna do this. Tanx for d recipe,keep safe u all,blessings!! Here 7/4/20 🙏🏻

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you Esmi!! It's definitely worth trying. The only problem with making them is you can't stop eating them 😁. Take care and stay safe 🙏❤.

[@maggievillalta]

Esmi Hulse I’m ready to make it but I wish she put the measurements

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi dear, the exact measurements are in the description box of the video.

[@chantshernandez4332]

How did yours came out

[@esmihulse515]

Butterfly Kisses she did

[@tamarawilliams9389]

Nice Aunt Shir!!!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thanks bae 😘

[@Djshade527]

My mom used to be the boss in the kitchen she was very secretive with her ingredients . But watching you I will try thanks shirani karen and jjjjjjjjjnet .

[@CookingwithShirani]

Haha a lot of Belizean people are very secretive with their ingredients too. Good luck and have fun trying this one out 😊💕

[@linlondon4258]

Love your recipes can you please do videos with potato pound and casava pudding and rice pudding thanks

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you so much! I sure can, putting them on my list of requested videos 😊

[@jomarch4109]

Wow, those cross buns look wonderful! I can't believe 2 cups of flour yields 8 buns..that's amazing. I will definitely try this recipe for Easter. I just have two questions. 1) Did you use whole milk? 2) Did you use salted or unsalted butter?

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you! Yes, I used whole milk and salted butter.

[@jomarch4109]

Cooking with Shirani Great, thank you!

[@c.l.b1667]

Looks good. My mom always take a scissors and cut crosses on top.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you. That's a great idea!

[@c.l.b1667]

@@CookingwithShirani thank you.

[@mrsm222]

Hi Shirani. Thank you for this. I can't believe 17,516 views and just 428 likes! I guess folks like to keep it a secret that they look at "recipes." 😊 I've seen my grandmother and other Belizeans make hot cross buns but sometimes you need a reminder. And new tips! Making this right now. Happy Easter! Oh, and you have the cutest voice. It's so calming to listen to.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You're welcome dear! Aww, you are so sweet, thank you! I know, people pretend they don't watch and next thing I know their buns look like mine 🙊😁. That makes me happy when I see that though 😊. I hope your cross buns came out good. Happy Easter to you and family. God bless and take care 🙏❤.

[@mrsm222]

@@CookingwithShirani that's funny, "their buns come out looking exactly like yours" 😁. I wonder why? LOL. Well I'm here to tell you mine came out looking exactly like yours and tasted wonderful! Thanks again so much. They are so pretty and taste great and I'm so proud of myself thanks to you! God bless you too 🙏🏽and I hope you and your family had a happy Easter as well ❤.

[@CookingwithShirani]

You are very welcome!! That makes me so so happy to hear that. I'm so glad they came out good for you and you like them. I'm so proud of you 🙌! Now you can makes buns all the time 😊. Thanks for giving it a try ❣

[@sgill6422]

In attempting to make for Easter! Question. I only have instant yeast fast acting. Is that ok to use? Thanks!

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yes, you can use instant yeast. It will just rise faster. Good luck and enjoy 😊❤.

[@joanieselgado8876]

I love ur bowl..

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thanks! I brought it back from Belize many years ago.

[@joanieselgado8876]

@@CookingwithShirani trying it rn. About to bake

[@CookingwithShirani]

Awesome! Let me know how you like them 😊.

[@maketosa]

Hi Shirani, thank you for sharing! I'm from Chetumal but my great grandma used to make buns since her own grandma was from Belize. One question thou, do you bake at 350 farenheit or celcius? I'd think F since you live in the USA, right?

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Indi, you're very welcome. Your great grandma must make some nice buns then 😊. Yes I baked it at 350 F.

[@belizeandiamondwen857]

April 21st on easter sunday is my birthday. I will be 17 yeard old this year. #belizean Happy Easter and god bless

[@CookingwithShirani]

Happy Birthday and Happy Easter to you 💖.

[@belizeandiamondwen857]

@@CookingwithShirani AWWW THANK YOU SOOO MUCH AND HAPPY EASTER TO YOU TOO ❤❤❤ GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. I'D DEFINITELY TRY MAKE THIS FOR MY MOM AND DAD

[@nolansoupen948]

If I don't have nutmeg wat can i use

[@CookingwithShirani]

You can use allspice.

[@elizabethchimal5502]

Hi. From corozal district. You have a recepy for tres leche cake???

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Elizabeth, no I don't have one up yet. Putting it on my list now 😊

[@tasherabryant4573]

Can you do a recipe for Blzn bread

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yes, I'll keep it in mind for a future video.

[@queenskitchenqueen7341]

What kind of milk do u use ??

[@CookingwithShirani]

I used regular whole milk

[@Nyse102]

I always proof my yeast in case it’s bad. If not you have wasted all those ingredients

[@CookingwithShirani]

Good tip!

[@FREEDAs]

Your mom is still with you.

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thank you for that ❤

[@paulettemejiabz]

I don't have bread flour.😑 Is it the same measurement?

[@CookingwithShirani]

Yes the measurements would still be the same. The bead flour just gives it a bit of a higher rise.

[@indirafields1979]

Hi Where is the recipe ?I can’t find it on the video. Thanks 😊

[@indirafields1979]

Ok found it thanks

[@CookingwithShirani]

Enjoy!! 😊

[@margaritacrown9308]

Where is the recipe

[@CookingwithShirani]

The exact measurements are listed in the description box of the video for you Margarita.

[@maggievillalta]

I prefer if you put exact measurements.

[@CookingwithShirani]

The exact measurements are in the description box below the video.

[@maggievillalta]

Cooking with Shirani thank u very much, I done do it, it’s delicious. Thanks for the recipe

[@CookingwithShirani]

You're welcome dear! So happy to hear you like it 😊.

[@lillyomondi2775]

it would be nice if you give the measurements as you do it

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Lilly, I have the exact measurements for all of my videos in the description box of each video.

[@floraaugustine6548]

We’re to fine how much Ingredients you put in???

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Flora, the exact measurements are in the description box of the video for you.

[@chantshernandez4332]

Thank you so much ..it came out great.. When you going to do bread?

[@CookingwithShirani]

You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear that 😊. I'm not sure exactly when I'll do Belizean bread but I definitely have it on my list of things to make. I do have this other bread recipe up that you might like. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4TbeaSAqL-pgNE

[@chantshernandez4332]

Cooking with Shirani can’t wait🥰

[@chantshernandez4332]

How to make Belizean bread

[@CookingwithShirani]

I'll definitely do a video on that, it's on my list of things to make 😊.

[@mellisawilliams8761]

Hey gial those buns look really good,hmm,think wa mek som,an some cheese

[@CookingwithShirani]

Thanks gial Mel 😘

[@lizethcampos2482]

Mines didn’t double 😢😢

[@CookingwithShirani]

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that 😌. What happen?

[@user-ej3pt5ud5o]

Ingredients please

[@CookingwithShirani]

The ingredients are in the description box of the video.

[@EnvyRen]

I just finish baking on fire hart

[@CookingwithShirani]

Omg! Gial I want...I could imagine how nice that taste 😋😋😋.

[@EnvyRen]

Cooking with Shirani ooh I wa just say u d miss out 😂

[@CookingwithShirani]

I definitely am 😭😁. Enjoy piece fi mi 😍

[@DaughteroftheLight]

You used eggs? I saw another recipe and they don’t use eggs. Have you don’t it without eggs before?

[@CookingwithShirani]

Hi Kimberly! I have always done it this way with the eggs. That's how my mom did it.

[@Vanessaalexis98]

Thats powder bun Powder bun doesn't use egg but Creole bun does