Amazing Hot Cross Buns Recipe

[@jayoneill1533]

Of course everyone knows this but it’s worth repeating, a cold oven with the light on makes an excellent proofing spot.

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Did NOT know this. Thank you so much for sharing. Brilliant! xo

[@tankmurdock19]

I didn’t know so thanks

[@quintinseegers7317]

Here's how I use the oven to proof: Turn the oven on the lowest (50C). Once it's reached the temperature, turn it off. Place an over proof dish with boiled water in the bottom of the oven. This is to create moisture and humidity so the dough doesn't dry out. Place the dough in a lightly oiled oven dish. Cover with a damp cloth. Place in the over an about an hour.

[@jayoneill1533]

The proof times are the same but I turn the light on first, before I start mixing the dough.

[@ldnurse79]

Me too. I want to make sure the light has plenty of time to warm the oven.

[@MonkeyBidness359]

I grew up stuffing myself with hot cross buns at Easter and mince pies at Christmas in the U.K. However, since moving to the States, I can find neither in the stores. I've learned to make mince pies and this will now be my go to recipe for hot cross buns! I imagine using a stand mixer would make a big difference so I'll be ordering one from Amazon and a scale to measure the dough for each bun would help them look more even once they bake. Finally, in the U.K. we cut them in half, toast them, and eat them with butter! Delicious!

[@monil4379]

Definitely anti raisins but I but the large bags of craisins for trail mix and they rarely make it in bc I eat them by the handful.

[@lauranglover521]

The Fresh Market and many bakeries will offer hot cross buns at Easter.

[@melissaadams4083]

I’m from uk living in the states and this is exactly why I’m learning to make them! They just don’t sell ‘em’ here

[@bibi34]

❤😂💕

[@kimstar4532]

I don't bake. My oven doesn't even work. But watching your videos just lifts my mood and makes me feel everything is okay in the world for abit.. I love you

[@fedupwelsh7211]

In the U.K. hot cross buns are sold for many weeks before Easter. When I was a child ( many many years ago) they were always baked with currants,( nasty dry little things in my opinion) so raisins, especially Californian Flame Raisins, are a huge improvement. Long live raisins.

[@sharonlomas3720]

The last few years in Australia it is the same, after New Year’s Day we start seeing Hot Cross Buns in the supermarket.

[@TinekeWilliams]

Same as in New Zealand, started about 6 years ago. Different flavours too with chocolate chip in, yum!

[@ljf1967]

I'd never seen them in person until I visited Australia..

[@Joannime]

Sultanas > raisins > currants lol

[@rubyring2461]

Raisins currants same thing aren't they

[@jennahilton8259]

I only knew Hot Cross Buns as a song that you learn when first playing an instrument. I figured that they were real, but Ive never seen one until now.

[@aliya9656]

Same here, I have a little sister who watches those kinds of nursery rhymes but I've never seen one until now.

[@mollymcvaugh8018]

Same

[@tamarasworld22]

Me too

[@MiriamWalcott]

Wow! How old are you and where do you live? Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter treat. I love mine with cheese. I’ve yet to see any YT video that adds the ingredient that makes them “hot”, but I’m still searching.

[@jennahilton8259]

@@MiriamWalcott Early 20’s and I’m on the East Coast.

[@midlifemom5829]

U bring joy and a smile during these tough times! Thank you!

[@PreppyKitchen]

You are so welcome!

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

I use the golden raisins. I think they have more flavor and are softer. This looks really yummy. Thank you so much for all you do. xo

[@bbtorichan]

I'm in a chef and pastry chef school and your recipes and methods helped me so much when I didn't understand my teachers you explain the recipe so well 😁 thank you so much for what you do😊

[@sophieg8522]

The history behind hot cross buns is lovely - the cross representing the crucifixion. Next year I'll be sure to use THIS recipe!

[@sophieg8522]

@Karen Bailey the story is the religious story i mentioned above.

[@falukidossani3758]

They look so tempting and delicious...so cute also...thanks to you John Sir for teaching us such delicious recipes...lots of love from Kenya Africa 🇰🇪

[@mora_bluee]

I hope you know that you’re one of the reasons flour runs out quickly in my house

[@BeatrizMcLean]

Same here 😂👏

[@zainabalsayegh7513]

Same lol

[@casarooo5704]

And eggs😂😂

[@Heledonia]

Mia Celeste I have the same problem in France and now it’s difficult to find flour at the supermarket...

[@andrewkhunou8465]

You can say that again 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@veronikapali7901]

The softest, tastiest hot cross buns I've ever made! The orange and the rum just make everything even better. When I first tasted the buns it was like biting into a cloud (I guess), they are just so amazing! :) Thank you for the wonderful recipe! :))

[@sheenadora8934]

we🎉😢😮😊❤

[@shamaramaynard2897]

I rarely leave comments but I had to this time. I tried this recipe and the buns turned out to be quite delicious. I made a brown sugar glaze with vanilla essence and mixed essence to brush on at the end and it was delicious! Thank you John.

[@SuzetteG316]

A man after my own heart! I almost always soak raisins in rum before using them in recipes. :)

[@cbryce9243]

Everything is better with rum. Black Seal is soooo good!

[@SusanWaldner]

They are the best I have ever eaten. Thanks for the recipe.

[@theaccidentalsenior]

I don’t have a proofing drawer, but what I have learned (living in a cool climate) is to put the dough in the oven and simply leave the oven light on. The light raises the temp and keeps oven a few degrees warmer.

[@CarolJHayes]

OMG, it has been ages since I've heard anyone use the term "gussied up". I LOVE it.

[@annagiordano9219]

John I love you so much. I don’t care the recipe… it makes me so happy to watch you. I’ve pinned so many of your recipes. I’ve tried several… all came out great. But just watching you makes me have a better day. I wish I was your friend❤️

[@BeatrizMcLean]

On these times of coronavirus you and your chanel are my peace of mind.❤🤗

[@candleshoemanor]

Helpful tip: "What's that smell?" "A candle."

[@SourGir1986]

Your enthusiasm in this video is infectious! 🖤

[@lynnwright9963]

My oh my how much patience and time go into making these up. Boy is it worth it!

[@corkscrewfork]

I was literally looking at this recipe on the blog last night 😂 yep, this is a sign I need to make these this week!

[@user-tj6cl5bu6v]

corkscrewfork just last night I was wondering if I should make these for the first time 😂 guess I found the perfect recipe to try out haha coincidence? I think not lmao

[@heatherwatson7692]

I made these yesterday and they were incredible! Your directions are so easy to follow and I love your tips that you share as you go along.

[@gilliansullivan3337]

I have never had a hot cross bun until I made this recipe this morning. They were amazing. I recommend the rum and orange juice soaked raisins. Made them so plump and delicious. The buns are all gone now and I’m a bit sad but they were super easy to make. Thank you 🙏

[@BeatlesPlotagonShow]

Raisin: -falls out of dough while kneading- John: *it’s free real estate*

[@molchkrote3141]

I haven't smiled like this all day... Tank you John❤️ You always make my day

[@lynettepavelich7540]

Appreciate the more detailed instructions for making the rolls. Thx!

[@intell7ful]

I grew up in Bermuda. Hot cross buns and fish cakes were a staple for good Friday and Easter. Bermudians make the best hot cross buns. Raisins no currants

[@kyleford2315]

I'm binge watching your videos with a constant smile on my face! You're so delightful!

[@13soap13]

I prefer golden raisins when it comes to cooking. I don't know if they are still available, but I used to be able to get "baking raisins." They were wonderful. Plump and juicy, not at all chewy.

[@loisphillips9268]

Just made these today. Delicious! They brought back fond memories from my husband’s childhood. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. I was delighted to give my husband that happy moment.

[@eduardoramirezjr4403]

Usually have go to shop in Brooklyn to buy them this time of the year. Now I can make them and avoid standing in line. Thank you.

[@kirstenzimmermann]

You are one of the main reasons why I come on KZbin everyday! I love your videos!!!😄

[@angiemarie8486]

So glad I found you!! You have truly inspired me to bake more things and taught me so much! I thank you for that!! Your also the reason I say “wisk wisk wisk” during wisking 🤪

[@benedictaappau2639]

John you made my family very very happy with e buns recipe. It was just nice, supper soft n very delicious bread. How i wish i could send u pics of our. We substituted e sour cream with natural yogurt n it was heavens. God bless u soo much n remember u are one of our super uncle's. We love u uncle John

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

I always figured John had nice buns! 😉

[@scarlett6015]

Oh my gosh.

[@BM-gd6wn]

Made these today and they are delicious. Really glad that you show the ingredients in grams too because here in Germany we dont use cup measurements. Will definately try the cinammon buns on Sunday😃 thank you for these recipes👌

[@belinda58sews29]

Made these last week and they are AMAZING! Definitely worth the effort. I added some preserved citrus peel, and a mix of raisins, sultanas and cranberries. This recipe is fail proof. I can’t thank you enough for your recipes. Previously I would try other recipes put out there by various bloggers and youtubers and have had many many failures. It’s very disheartening. BUT! Every single one of YOUR recipes are resounding successes!

[@PreppyKitchen]

That is the nicest compliment, thanks so much!

[@Chayixavisari]

You are inspiration for this year hot cross buns, I change one cup of milk for one cup of buttermilk and they are delicious

[@evermayflower1382]

This inspired me to try baking from scratch for the first time! Went and brought my first hand mixer and the ingredients. Excited to see how it turns out!

[@bettybrathwaite5627]

Best Hot Cross Buns ever. I made a batch earlier today and now have a second batch rising. Thank you!!

[@evelynpereira9425]

I tried this recipe today.... Turned out amazing

[@joyfuart]

I tried to make this as well as the cinnamon rolls, turned out great! My family loved both! I used active yeast instead of instant yeast and I dissolved it in the wet ingredients, worked amazingly. The proofing did take some time, I left the dough just on the bench top at first and it didn't rise up as much, but once I did the oven method it poofed up really nicely. Would definitely be making more in the future!

[@deehermione943]

I love love love hot cross buns! I've had with currents, chopped dates and dried mixed dried fruit ( like the kind in fruit cake and black cake) and I've loved them all

[@enmn3l50n2]

Your recipe is perfect... I tried it today for Good Friday...

[@peterboullata]

Oh great. Now I have that song stuck in my head! I made these today (Good Friday 2020) and they are soooo goooood!

[@happygrandma5637]

I made these for Easter and they are great. I tweaked it just a little. I always use dark brown sugar as long ago I decided that buying both didn't fit in my lifestyle. I always had one when I needed the other. The other tweak or trick I use is to add the zest to the granulated sugar and mix it in. Normally, I make my own mixed spice but I was out so used his suggestions. I had seen this presentation but went to his website several days later to get the recipe. He left out the sour cream in that recipe. Will use this recipe next year at Easter.

[@marlenedesposito8319]

You are a real inspiration in the kitchen. Thank you.

[@carmelinafernandes3999]

Thank you so much my red velvet came great. Made the second one today. The hot cross buns were slight variation so tried those as well. God bless. You make it so simple to make

[@schale8051]

I used to hate raisins but when I moved to the UK there were just so many things with raisins that somehow I grew to like them. I couldn't snack on them but in baked goods they're great.

[@gatobava]

Same here. I don't really like tiramisu when the ladyfingers are soaked in just espresso but when they are soaked in rum, love it.

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

I love raisins! I have never tried cross buns but I will be making them for sure tomorrow or Friday with my little boy.

[@zaynabkarima7000]

My favourite British reminder of my years in London, thank you for it so so hard to come by here in France

[@tammiemartinez6485]

This will be my first time making hot cross buns. I never gave them much thought before because I thought they were just buns with a cross on them. That was until I saw the bakers on the Spring Baking Championship making them. I finally found a sm container of cardamom (can't believe how expensive that stuff is!! 🤯) and I knew John would have a recipe for these buns with the use of cardamom. So excited because I have everything to make these. Like you John we're not fans of raisins. Don't care how they're "treated" so I'm going to use dried cherries. Adding some orange juice to add flavor and to plump them up is going to make them taste even better. Once they're done I'll come back to give a review. Thanks John... 👍🏻

[@joaniechristensen8376]

Because today is Good Friday, I made these. They are delicious! A excellent recipe. Thanks John and Happy Easter 🐣

[@EvolvedJewel]

Most yummy recipe ever!!!

[@osasuyisonia5730]

I'm only 8 years old and I love your recipe! THANK YOU 🙏 ☺ 😊 😘 😋 💕!

[@Nat-ig7gp]

This is literally my favorite recipe hands down! I’ve made this at least five times the last few months and they end up being gone in a day!

[@confranfan]

Another thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining, educational and humor-filled video from my favorite baker on the tube! Amazing stuff done uniquely as only John can! Thank you John! Rick

[@daliaroude6478]

I made this and I’m only nine but I didn’t put any rum in it and it was was soooooo good thank you 😊

[@luismoni]

I love your shows, you are so entertaining and fun to watch. You are also such a messy baker and you don't worry about the mess, you are completely refreshing. Thank you for sharing all these delicious recipes.

[@CraftyLady22]

Traditionally we slice the buns horizontally, stick them in the toaster or oven, spread generous amounts of butter and devour them! Never ate one raw.

[@scrumptious2614]

Your perky, cheerful and hint of awkwardness personality is so refreshing..not to forget ur delicious recipes..thank you👍

[@underseven9016]

Obsessed with raisins 🖐️I love anything baked or with flour especially if it was baked inside my house because it's my favorite smell. But anything baked with raisins owns my soul 💝 I also eat raisins out of the box 😍

[@MissheavyB]

I normally make my crosses with icing sugar after baking 🤤❤

[@donnajohansson4105]

Beautiful hot cross buns! Happy Easter! God bless you and your family.

[@ccloudiee]

Thank you! This is really helpful since in this situation bread runs out quickly in the bakeries so most of the time we dont have bread. Will try these instead of bread!

[@virgorising7388]

Love raisins! Loved the little Sun-maid box. Your idea of "plumping" them is brilliant.

[@reneehaug1467]

Since you don’t like raisins have you ever tried a nice Italian candied orange peel? Mmmm soooo delicious! Can’t wait to make these. Thank you for your videos 💗

[@qwertyqwert2772]

Oh my god they look incredible 😍😍😍 I love how you sang it to us ❤️ thank you 🥰

[@galsknits]

I was anti-raisin until I discovered golden raisins! Total game changer! Try them 😉

[@kevinmartin3523]

Love raisins. Will be making these buns. Rum doesn't hurt either.

[@ashes187]

Such a wonderful video to watch after waking up this morning! Yaaaay it's John on KZbin!

[@robertlaframboise5784]

Hot Cross Buns - in French they are called 'Pain du Carême' - (Bread of Lent) - I usually make them to eat on Good Friday because I fast and abstain from eating meals on that day!

[@kpcraftster6580]

I'm considering dried (sweetened) cranberries this time...my family have been loving them in my baking lately

[@debbieclare4111]

Oh my word when ever I follow your recipes, the food comes out amazingly and tastes delicious thankyou so much 😋 😊

[@MrChefmiggy]

Day 325 haven't seen sunshine, my 10 month old has learned to hunt squirrels that try to come through our fireplace. As we celebrate our risen savior Jesus (breakout into praise dance and sprinkle some extra holy ghost) I've decided to make these for my family. I'm a chef and believe it or not I've never made nor have I tasted hot cross buns. They've turned out like fresh manna from heaven. I've received a slow clap and maybe a few tears. Also thanks to you sir, I can't get that little song out of my head.

[@sherrymaartenies9334]

Love Raisins Especially in my Cooked Oatmeal !! I usually soak some ( lots !! ) in hot water before I put them in my Oatmeal so they get nice and plump!! Yummy !! My Dad Loved Oatmeal that way too !! My Mom hates them !!!

[@mariakulasa3077]

I like how you execute your you tube instructions. ❤

[@avenellenewallo725]

Love the change. In my country we use icing sugar mix for the crosses.. thanks for the alternative.

[@PreppyKitchen]

My pleasure and happy baking!

[@judyellen4412]

It was so funny hearing you sing that song because I sang it in school on stage with a chef hat on that my mom had made. I think I was in Grade 3. I do not know what the performance was for but I sing it every time I make my hot crossed buns. And I am 63 yrs old. Lol

[@miacheong2759]

This recipe is just brilliant!!!! My whole family enjoyed a lot. And my girls wanted to take them for their lunch tomorrow. 😄Thanks from Australia 👍🏻

[@tessabell4208]

You didn't mention toasting them and slathering on butter - that's what makes a hot cross bun perfection! Thank you for this great video!

[@juditedsouza8369]

One a penny, two a penny, I love hot cross buns. Will try this as I want to make it for Good Friday. Thank you for sharing. Love your recipes as they are well detailed.

[@DCHL5260]

Makes me think of my grandma she always made them at this time of the year thanks for this video

[@TheBurneyzoe]

Made these today exactly like you did came out perfect, the best hot cross buns ever, my kids loved them oh my goodness, and instructions so well explained, you are my favourite cooking channel amazing.

[@lluviameixueiro1628]

I just made it and they are AMAZING!! Man, I love U!

[@Sandy-to1vg]

Love your easy to follow directions and thorough tips and helps. TY for your channel.

[@jenphilps8430]

i just love the way he explained everything

[@serenawong1667]

Excellent recipe. My whole room is filled with fruity aroma! yummy!. Thank you very much

[@kaylalizotte232]

Those look amazing! I can't wait to try and make them. Love your KZbin channel John! ❤

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thanks so much!

[@kaylalizotte232]

No problem at all. You are such a joy to watch. I absolutely love how you leave your mistakes in the video, instead of editing them out. Also, how your a little bit messy at times. It makes the video so much more heart warming and real! Many blessings.

[@dawnc1419]

These are lovely toasted 😋

[@ralphh4131]

I'm making this for Easter. Gonna do a test batch tonight.

[@katpeili7295]

11:05 "but I'm a little bit crazy" got me laughing my ass off 😂😂 same tho

[@safiaahmed3111]

Thank you very much for sharing this recipe and your precious time with us. Happy Easter in advance and keep smiling 😊

[@sushilashukla1289]

1 a penny 2 a penny hot cross buns. If you have no daughters give them to your sons. Love it. Thank you take care lots of love from South Africa

[@GeorgiaKate_aus]

I’m an expat and I have been really craving these recently! and unfortunately I can’t buy them in the supermarket like I normally would. They worked out perfectly and I feel a little closer to home 😊 Thanks so much!!

[@hattiecolley54]

Amazing. How Beautiful r they. Luv ur Smile and Humor John. It makes it just that much more interesting and fun. Such a great Teacher. Keep up the good work. Btw, ur Camera Man is excellent. Thank u for sharing.

[@ponponelu6716]

AHHHHHH I TRIED THIS IT.TASTES.SO.GOOD! ITS SO SOFT!