Hot Cross Buns Recipe for the end of Lent!

Hot Cross Buns Recipe for the end of Lent!
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Ingredients
Dough
¾ cup (175 ml) 2% milk, heated to just above body temperature (105ºF or 40 C)
4 tsp (15 g) instant dry yeast
⅓ (70 g) cup sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
½ cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
3 ¾ (555 g) cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 g) finely grated lemon zest
¾ tsp (4 g) salt
½ tsp (1 g) ground cinnamon
¼ tsp (1 g) ground allspice
¼ tsp (1 g) ground nutmeg
¼ tsp (1 g) ground clove
⅓ cup (53 g) dried currants
¼ cup (25 g) mixed diced peel
Hot Glaze
½ cup (100 g) sugar
3 Tbsp (45 ml) water
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Icing
¾ cup (96 g) icing sugar, sifted
1 Tbsp (15 ml) milk, plus extra if needed
Directions
Dough
1. For the dough, measure all of the ingredients except the currants and peel into the bowl of a mixer fitted with the hook attachment or in a large bowl. Mix the dough on low speed until it comes together, then increase the speed by one and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes (the dough is soft and should stick to the bottom of the bowl). If mixing by hand, stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together, then turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth. Towards the end of kneading, add the currants and mixed peel and knead in. Scrape the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 75 to 90 minutes, until doubled in size.
2. Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide into 12 even pieces. Shape each piece into a ball by rolling between your hands while it remains on the work surface. Place the rolled buns in a greased 9-x-13-inch pan, leaving space between them. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the buns rise for 45 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175 C). Uncover the buns and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a rich brown on top. While still hot from the oven, prepare the glaze.
Hot Glaze
1. For the glaze, bring the sugar, water and vanilla up to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Brush this syrup over the still-hot buns, until it has all been used. Let the buns cool completely in the tin.
Icing
1. For the icing, stir the icing sugar and together until a thick consistency suitable for piping (add a few more drops of milk, if needed). Pour this into a small piping bag and pipe crosses on top of each bun, letting the icing set for an hour before serving.
2. The buns will, keep, well wrapped, for a full day.
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[@pitabury]

I can't thank you enough for all of your amazing videos! This one, in particular, is my momma's favorite for me to bake as she LOVES hot crossed buns for Easter. So thank you so much for helping me keep my momma happy. Everything I have ever baked or cooked from your videos has always been a hit.

[@kevingarcia4801]

Excellent recipe. I am from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean where Hot Cross BUNS are a must have for Easter. I tried your recipe and I got the best buns ever. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

[@ohyum]

Amazing Kevin, thank you!

[@Nyse102]

Kevin Garcia I’m from Trinidad also, I’m going to give this recipe a try looks delicious

[@tessam.5124]

🙋🏽‍♀️From Trinidad also🙂. I made a few adjustments but the tutorial is perfection! Thank you Anna👍🏼

[@selamsbhatu7969]

@@ohyum 9 po Pro 8

[@marciasupersad9523]

@@tessam.5124 hi if you dont mind me asking what adjustments? and did it work, how'd they come out

[@jimstein2890]

This is a childhood favorite, eating hot cross buns, enjoying the tasty flavors and looking at the bun after each bite. I have to write it, "Oh Yum!"

[@marlenehavinga1454]

Love the fact that you are "traditional" in the sense of the recipe. I love using recipes rather than winging it in the kitchen.

[@aryarathne2479]

Well i do both. sometimes winging creates better tastes

[@edriabde8969]

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[@sconebaker8051]

Just made my first batch; turned out beautiful! Thank you . Perfect recipe and instructions.

[@sheikasweem6418]

Ok so i tried this recipe today and omggggg guys this bun is soooooo light and airy omg theeeee bestttttt. Perfect amount of sweetness

[@nicholasrooksby3327]

Yum...now I’m going to have to bake these! I have watched and learned so many skills, techniques, and unique ingredients! Thank you...

[@victoriatrotter5389]

I am definitely making my own this year. I have your wonderful new book. I am making one recipe every week beginning at the front of the book until I have made every recipe in the book .my new years resolution

[@JessicaRodrigues-dm8zr]

I just made them today n they were awesome n were loved by my husband kids n my inlaws ...thanks for sharing

[@robinpulda9130]

I have had hot cross buns with the flour paste cross and the icing cross. Growing up Scandinavian, we used this recipe. In other countries, I had the flour paste recipe. I prefer the icing cross. It’s just a yummy bun recipe which ever way you prefer them

[@Recipeengine]

There's an English recipe for hot cross buns which has the cross made of almond paste. More fiddly, but tastes really nice

[@KarlaGonzalez-fp3oc]

I love watching all your videos can't wait for new videos!!!! I don't mind at all watching 30 min. I can literally sit and watch them all day lol!

[@MissEpruiette]

I agree 😊😊

[@ohyum]

+Karla Gonzalez thats great to hear!

[@mparthur144]

Anna Olson, you make baking so easy!!

[@yanasalazar3266]

Karla Gonzalez where are you from?

[@hycep4549]

Ditto

[@mauvyd3269]

Am a Jamaican and we eat a lot of buns I did learn a lot fr u thanks 😊

[@lindariles6687]

Love this format and the recipe. It is my "go to" for these delicious buns.

[@rhondaprudhommeworrell4810]

I just want to say firstly I love the kitchen.its organised.your recipe was a bomb in other words perfect quick and simple.we all home love it thanks your hands are bless keep up the good work.

[@ohyum]

Thank you Rhonda! Glad you enjoyed them!

[@fionamcbean2209]

YUM YUM YUMMMM!! Made first time last Easter 🐣 (twice) DEFINITELY MAKING AGAIN!! THANK YOU, ANNA!!

[@leleansmith1129]

Thank you so much for this video Anna! I learn a lot from watching you! I really miss hot cross buns. I live in CA Bay Area and can’t find them anymore. Apparently it is no longer politically correct to sell or make them (the cross has become offensive). Panera used to bake them-they really are wonderful baked fresh-but no longer carry them. I will have to try this recipe! Blessings and Happy Resurrection Sunday!

[@shaymasaeed1575]

love your kitchen!!!!!!

[@carlapereiraj]

I Did oh my godness it was completely yummy... Thanks for share with us. i like so much your videos because i learn a lot.

[@isharasindiandelightsandca6447]

Hi Anna,I simply love your videos. You have taught me so much and today I have become a great and confident baker. I have done this recipe and it turned out awesome. I had so many compliments. I also used your recipe for my You tube channel with little adjustments. So I say thank you from the bottom of my heart all the way from South Africa.

[@ohyum]

Thank you Ishara! We are delighted that you have taken the recipe and made it your own!

[@MisfitRodz]

Tried those beauties today!! What an amazing recipe WOW thanks from the bottom of my heart... in love 😍

[@bethbilous4720]

Anna you are indeed the BEST

[@twinklepink4683]

i made these today n it came out perfect...i loved the texture, I used bread flour.

[@mikaeljohnsson3752]

Hey Ann I used this doggh to make a swedish bun called "Teebun". Its basically the dough whitout the driede fruit and larger square s. It worked perfectly!

[@HomeCookingJourney]

These hot cross buns must taste so good! Great idea making an icing on top! 🤗

[@angelinesanthanam5392]

They look perfect and ....Delicious!!!

[@stormforce9521]

Tried several hot cross buns recipes over the past month without a successful outcome, I know before these even go into the oven they will be successful. Thank you. Wish I'd found you a month ago.👍

[@kalerab1588]

3/4 cup of milk, heated to be a little warm Add 3 or 4 teaspoons of yeast 1/3 cup of sugar 3 eggs Half a cup of vegetable oil 3 and 3/4 of a cup of flour 3/4 of a teaspon of salt Half a teaspoon of cinnamon, quarter of a teaspoon of ground clove and allspice A little bit of lemon zest Mix until smooth Now add dried currants and candied fruit, mix that into the dough. Now let the dough sit in room temperature for about 75-90 minutes Shape the buns and put them to sit for half an hour or 45 minutes Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 25-30 minutes.

[@millicentatherly4943]

Kalerá

[@rhiannonjones2006]

Love to our buns and also I use this for a loaf too fab

[@niconeymour8155]

I Love eating hot cross buns. Happy Easter. When Easter comes.Sincearly Taniko Neymour

[@lsalmon907]

I'm just loving this recipe, wanted to make hot cross buns and didn't know how. Thanks abounch!

[@lowkeyeverywhere4533]

I remember watching you on tv years ago and was really in love with your kitchen. When i have my own house I will do the flour and sugar drawer like yours, I really love it! In fact if it wasnt for the flour drawer i wouldnt have remembered you. I have to search for many keywords tho because I didnt remember your name or your show name. I really love your kitchen!

[@tanbirh1514]

Sameeeee

[@bertapillwein5187]

Made them today turned out beautiful. Exepd I didn't put enough species in .next time they will be better Thank you all your Recipe turn out delicious,

[@jenishart5556]

u r just simply amazing, I admire ur work... so innovative n creative

[@warni0366]

Good yummy

[@hihere2199]

Jst finish making this recipe thanks for sharing smells good taste yum

[@LaughathonCentral]

You are so lucky and successful person u live in peace and u have everything health , money, house . Good luck to you

[@sandrajones7614]

Hi I love how those buns looking just how I like them brown and nice tomorrow is holy Thursday I may make some thank you .

[@terrancemarshall7957]

Thank you been on the hunt. Love it from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@mauvyd3269]

Good teacher

[@hugzzss]

Omg they look amazing

[@lesbonnick5270]

Add a Vitamin C Tablet to the dough while mixing. Assists in breaking down the protein. Will most definitely make a lighter bun. An yes I am a Master Baker(retired)

[@Jadechilisachilisa7875]

Do you crush it up first before kneading it into the dough??

[@hobojump7651]

Alternative option just find instant yeast brand that contain ascorbic acid in it.

[@kottayam2005]

Fantastic

[@WouldUMind4321]

I made this today. Tasted so good. Very filling too.

[@forevergorgeous471]

Gonna try this for Easter 🇧🇸

[@ohyum]

Perfect! We hope you enjoy them!

[@forevergorgeous471]

Yes my customers loved them!!

[@sabinahora1776]

thank you so much Anna i am very glad that i tried today and this is best bun ever and very much delicious and also your way of explaining initiate me to try this

[@lyndahollins2881]

4 years on and I made my first batch, for some reason they did not rise as yours did after I made them into buns. Oh well practice they say makes perfect.

[@annefwee]

So fluffy!!!!

[@marybezzina6799]

Hi Anna I love your videos I cook your recipes all the time can I make the hot cross buns dough and leave in the fridge over night .Mary from Australia ❤

[@jackimieczaniec2578]

I’m certainly not Anna, however, I do bake a lot of bread. I’m going to make these on Saturday. After I put them in the pan I’m going to put them in the fridge overnight. Sunday morning I’ll take them out of the fridge two hours before I bake them. I hope this helps you. Jacki in Canada

[@mariummotalla740]

wow! amazing. simply professional!

[@rosemaryfickel3019]

Best hot cross buns I have ever had!!! Thank you. :)

[@fatimahaseeb6891]

U r a superb chef

[@changeing1311]

Amazing and yet, amazing!

[@shabbin100]

Thank you! Happy Easter!!! Mine came out beautifully. Okay, maybe my parchment didn't look like that. LOL I couldn't get it to work like yours. Maybe we need a video on just rolling the stupid parchment. It looked far easier when you did it. Ridiculous!

[@ohyum]

There might be some tv magic going on there :)

[@siyamehra3140]

amazing recipe it is tasty and easy and I can make any time thank you

[@mauvyd3269]

Very informative love 💕

[@rashawadeewhite1998]

I like to look in the kitchen ... good design :)

[@HAP68]

Nice cross buns😋😋. I used maple syrup subtituted for the sugar... For the Glace too. Turn out delicious 😋 😍

[@belindasisepi1710]

Thank you

[@ohyum]

You are welcome Belinda!

[@GiC7]

THanks

[@peterapisawu9661]

It's really good thumbs up

[@expresswei]

Wow... Easy and Nice! Definitely going to Try and will Keep this Recipe Handy. Thanks for Sharing again Anna...

[@sandraabrantes9670]

So happy to see this recipe... I missed hot cross buns 😍

[@shalinihayes1215]

I had to add more liquid in all the batches I attempted even though dry ingredients were measured out to the T. Is the problem the egg? Perhaps the size differs between continents.

[@angiepather5165]

Hi Anna, I love your recipes, your clarity in explaining the ingredients & method. Love watching you bake, very much my style of baking. Please can you tell me if I can use a dairy free milk or water in this recipe as our 4 year old granddaughter cannot have any dairy products :'( also would love if you can do some dairy free cookies, biscuits & cakes. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge. Love from South Africa.

[@acwithatwist4311]

This is an amazing recipe. My sister and I are going to try this recipe on our channel! A&C With A Twist!

[@arpitajain6936]

Hello Anna Luv your recipes.. can u plz. Help giving alternatives for egg in every recipe as we all Asian vegetarians can’t eat eggs and your recipes always chase me to try

[@debraarjoon5926]

Perfect....Thanks

[@urhotnessbeau]

nice

[@faziasingh9675]

You are the best

[@debbiegibson4432]

Love H+B..i miss the the teaditional marzipan piping

[@asmaasif22]

Thanks anna. They turn up very well

[@korijavellana181]

i have been watching your videos even tv shows on afc and so captivated on your strokes and overall performance. love to watch them even after a long tiring work day..

[@namskorich3244]

Thank you so much look yummy 😋

[@rossanatepper]

I just need to know if this recipe measurements are in imperial or metric. I'm from Australia and this is Canadian recipe? Appreciate if anyone can inform me that because I love this recipe. Thanks

[@tresmariasgarcia]

Please make chocolate versions thanks lot

[@test78873]

Hey Anna! This is Priya! I love baking and I became huge fan of your baking. I am a complete vegan and want to skip egg. So is it like I can only add curd or can I add something else that will give same texture as egg?

[@stevencung4442]

Awesome

[@agnelocarvalho2655]

Good

[@saisamaiyalswiss816]

Super 👍

[@reshaumichand92]

Morning Anna. Love your recipe. I do not eat eggs. What can I substitute for them, or can you do a recipe without eggs. Thank you.

[@Poonamsmartkitchen]

Nice

[@ohyum]

Thank you!

[@BA-kn8oj]

Please make a video on how to bake a normal bread loaf..

[@gingerbee6660]

she knows that hot cross buns aren't iced right?

[@fionasmyth4303]

Is the flour strong or all purpose please

[@bethbilous4720]

Anyone know where the heck i can get the dried orange ?

[@romeoedwardo834]

Can I use butter instead of vegetable oil?

[@ruthdoyle3572]

Eggs are getting scarce here , so can I use one egg and substitute it with more milk ?

[@mariafos4554]

I use a recipe that just uses one egg. It's Paul Hollywood's one. I think it's still on BBC's Good Food website

[@ceciliagulfo3917]

Hi Anna beautiful bread thank you so much but when I mix the yeast with milk my bread doesn't rice why ? But yeast in warm water the yeast rice . 😋🙄

[@elliteequine3785]

did you heat the milk

[@iainhenderson4222]

Proper English HCB's have a flour and water cross, not icing sugar!

[@babaker48]

I agree. Also this recipe is different than the one on her website and the one on the Food Network site?

[@velocitygirl8551]

good thing she's not english

[@tselengbotlhole750]

Pipe down 🤣🤣🤣

[@zee7190]

Apparently there are parts of Ireland where they use the icing sugar+water mix.

[@chengc3205]

Please upload all the episodes of Bake with Anna Olson Season 2.

[@mikelheron20]

Great with cheese!

[@keine031]

nice buns

[@thoaduongkim4768]

The degree you use to bake is •C or •F ?

[@mahalatif6373]

Hey Anna i wanted ti know that as in all of your videos you use a stand mixer,i don't have one so would it make a difference if i made the dough of hot cross buns by hand?

[@shazzmidi4068]

Hye Anna, I find that some of your videos, (ones that doesn't include list of ingredients in the description box) have totally different measurements than in the website. It is very confusing. That said, i really do enjoy ur videos and recipes 😄

[@yuweishen3113]

Should I use self-rising flour for the buns or plain flour will just be fine?

[@twinklepink4683]

YUWEI SHEN u should use bread flour. I did and it came out perfect with a wonderful texture

[@sarojinidevithambapillai9146]

I love to watch Anna all day calm cool girl

[@munch_brunch]

What brand of all purpose flour do you use?

[@thedeadalgorithmmusicchann1994]

She forgot the Cadamom.. its essential for hot cross buns.

[@rossanatepper]

Is the amount of flour equal to 600 gram? Anyone helps please. Thanks

[@vjgarozzo]

3.75 cups of flour is not 550g. Can you please confirm amount?? Thanks.