Hot Cross Buns: Warm, Spiced, and Made with Love

Nothing says Easter quite like the scent of freshly baked hot cross buns wafting through the kitchen.

This timeless recipe brings warmth, nostalgia, and comfort to your table — and when served on our elegant White Basics Cake Stand, it becomes a true centrepiece for your celebration.

Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Ingredients

Dough:

·         4 cups cake flour

·         2 tsp instant yeast

·         1/4 cup sugar

·         1/2 tsp salt

·         1 tsp ground cinnamon

·         1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

·         1/2 cup raisins or currants

·         1 1/2 cups warm milk

·         1/4 cup melted butter

·         1 egg

For the cross:

·         1/2 cup flour

·         1/3 cup water

For the glaze:

·         1/4 cup apricot jam

Method

1.       In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins.

2.       Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3.       Knead for 8–10 minutes, then cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

4.       Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, shape into balls, and place on a lined baking tray. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.

5.       Mix flour and water for the cross, then pipe a cross onto each bun.

6.       Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

7.       Warm the apricot jam and brush it over the buns for a glossy, golden finish.

How to Serve

Enjoy warm with butter or let them shine as a centrepiece on your Easter table — beautifully presented on the White Basics Cake Stand from Maxwell & Williams.