Secrets to Perfect Easter Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns are delightfully spiced, sweet buns that are leavened with yeast and studded with dried or fresh fruit and candied citrus peel. The tops are adorned with white crosses made of icing or flour, or a combination of both. Traditionally, pastry dough was used for the crosses, or it was cut onto the dough with a knife. Did you know that the tradition of hot cross buns on Good Friday was started by a 12th century monk?
According to the smithsonianmag.com, in 1592, Queen Elizabeth decreed that hot cross buns could no longer be sold on any day except Good Friday, because of how holy it is. Check out this article for more facts about hot cross buns! www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-...
Have a blessed and safe Easter lovely people!
Ingredients 📜
4 cups of bread flour
1 large or 2 small eggs
5 tablespoons of melted butter (use plant-based butter if vegan)
½ cup of sugar
½ cup of raisins + ½ cup of hot orange juice + a dash of angostura bitters
¼ cup of mixed fruits and candied citrus peel
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
2 teaspoons of nutmeg
½ teaspoon of allspice + 1 teaspoon of ground clove
zest of 1/2 orange + zest of 1 lemon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon of INSTANT yeast
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1.5 cups of warm evaporated or whole milk (Vegan: almond/coconut/oat/macadamia/cashew milk)
Oil for handling the dough
🟣Flour-Sugar Paste
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ cup of flour
3-4 tablespoons of water
🟣Glaze
1/4 cup of sugar
2 dashes of angostura bitters
1 tsp of vanilla extract
2-3 tbsps of boiling hot water
🟣Icing for crosses
2 ½ teaspoons of evaporated milk + ½ cup of icing sugar
Bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
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[@vanessapierre7810]

Reshmi, I have been using your hops bread recipe for a while now and it is perfect so of course these will be perfect. Thank you for sharing! 🙏

[@TasteofTrini]

Hey Vanessa, so happy that you love the hops bread recipe! Can't wait for you to try this one 🙏🏽🩷 Happy baking!

[@Reza-1223]

Good morning, I haven't seen you in a while. I used enjoy your posts, especially those ones when you had that guest from the UK. I forgot his name ..but they were all videos in your home, Trinidad. Hope that you are doing great ❤❤👍🏽👏🙏🇬🇾✌️

[@TasteofTrini]

Good morning Reza! Thanks for watching! Yes, that was a few years ago with Peter Thomas of The Lazy Cook. All is well here. I hope you are doing well 🙏🏽

[@mariannewaszak8253]

Those buns are beautiful. Happy Easter !!!!!

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you so much 🩷🙏🏽

[@euklinrichards7444]

Blessings to you and your family too

[@TasteofTrini]

❤❤❤ Thank you

[@junecox8274]

Thanks so much❤❤❤

[@Nia-1a]

Looks absolutely delicious, someone is enjoying, lucky to have a wonderful mother who can make everything homemade.

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks Nia! Lol he definitely loves food 😀

[@dannyn9209]

I've been looking through dozen of recipes, but these are the most delicious looking buns on KZbin!

[@TasteofTrini]

Wow! Thank you so much 🙏🏽🩷

[@emmabago]

Looks delicious, happy Easter

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you Emma 🙏🏽

[@Angie-us7gn]

You are back . God speed . Congrats.

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks Angie! Once my toddler gives me the okay 😅😅😅

[@naimamohammed5930]

Hi hun it looks very delicious

[@purpleprincess1507]

Wowwww…..Resh I think I’m going to make these buns today 😊….you made this to perfection ❤

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks Keesh! Let me know how it turns out 🩷🙏🏽

[@adalibaisden782]

Resh! This is such a great recipe! I’m gonna make it like this from now on. Thanks so much!❤

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks darling!! Hope all is well 🩷🩷🩷

[@gailbaptiste8471]

Love theis recipe going to try it

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you! You'll enjoy it 🙂

[@almightyrishi]

Well done 👏, going to try this recipe 😊

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks!! Let me know how it turns out. Happy baking 🙏🏽

[@sandramahadeo4910]

Hi Reshmi good night to you and your family those buns look really delicious happy Easter to you and your family and also happy Holi enjoy your holiday weekend bye.

[@guyanesetothebone6074]

Oh my goodness it’s so nice to see again my dear and looks delicious.baby 😘is growing up so cute.Happy Easter to you and your family!!❤

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks hun! Yes, he has me busy 😀 have a happy and blessed Easter 🙏🏽🩷

[@sallygoolabsingh4999]

hi reshmi buns looks so deilcious thank you so for sharing this recipe 👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@allisonmohammed6463]

Looks really soft and delicious. God bless enjoy🙏👍💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you Allison! 🙏🏽

[@christopherwhite9143]

Beautiful bun from Trinidad i am Jamaican but i love Trinidad women they can cook well

[@LishaTodayRecipes]

Delicious and beautiful buns, nice recipe♥♥♥

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you 🙏🏽🩷

[@deboraalexis4016]

Hi there ❤ hope all is well.. these look so delicious Happy Easter to you and your family ❤

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you so much 🩷

[@deboraalexis4016]

🥰🥰😍

[@andrearosezanna]

Wow looks delish does it take better when u make it with the icing it looks so good I've always had it with the icing on top once it's done baking

[@TasteofTrini]

Thanks!! Yes I love the icing too 😀

[@debbieh1544]

Looks so good, what can you substitute for eggs though

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you! You can just omit it completely..no need to use a substitute

[@artremis22]

Love your recipes. Few questions. When do you add the melted butter and the vanilla listed in the recipe?

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you! All the liquid ingredients are mixed in with the milk

[@katj1886]

There’s that little face I miss…hi Kruz 😘

[@TasteofTrini]

Hi auntie 👋🏽🩷

[@sharonragoonath6251]

Looks great I tried making these some years ago ended up in one hot mess..... The dough was too sticky

[@TasteofTrini]

Thank you! Keep your hands and the surface oiled and you shouldn't have a problem 🙂

[@kempokamini1095]

I will make it but i will not put d egg thanks for d recipe

[@TasteofTrini]

Okay that's fine 🙂

[@euklinrichards7444]

Can I leave out the egg

[@TasteofTrini]

Yes you can

[@euklinrichards7444]

Thank you