Exquisite Fruity Spiced Hot Cross Buns
Indulge in a delightful twist on the classic Hot Cross Buns with this Exquisite Fruity Spiced recipe, perfect for celebrating Easter or simply enjoying year-round. These buns are light, fluffy, and infused with a beautiful blend of spices that elevate their taste. Using a bread maker makes the process simpler and less labor-intensive, while still keeping the joy of homemade baking alive. Not only are these buns ideal for Easter brunch, lavish tea parties, or cozy family gatherings, but they can also be savored any time of the year as fruity, spiced treats. With the option to add charming pastry crosses or enjoy them plain, this versatile recipe is bound to become a favorite in your household.
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Servings
180
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
milk
210 ml (warm)
egg
1 (beaten)
strong white bread flour
450 g (none)
ground mixed spice
2 teaspoons (none)
ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
fine light brown sugar
50 g (none)
melted butter
50 g (none)
easy-blend dried yeast
7 g (none)
mixed dried fruit
125 g (none)
ready-made pastry dough
75 g (rolled out)
milk (for glaze)
30 ml (warm)
caster sugar
25 g (none)
Instructions
1
Begin by adding the milk, egg, strong white bread flour, ground mixed spice, ground cinnamon, salt, fine light brown sugar, melted butter, and easy-blend dried yeast into the bread maker in the order listed. Make sure to leave out the mixed dried fruit for now.
2
If your bread maker has an 'extras' tray, place the mixed dried fruit there; otherwise, keep it aside to add later in the kneading cycle.
3
Select the 'Dough' or 'Raisin Dough' setting on your bread maker and press start. If you need to add the dried fruit manually, do so about 5 minutes before the end of the kneading cycle (if no automatic alert is available).
4
While the dough is kneading, lightly grease two baking trays or sheets and set aside.
5
Once the dough cycle is complete, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knock it back gently and divide it into 12 equal pieces, rolling each piece into a ball.
6
Arrange the dough balls on the greased trays, leaving space between them, and cover with a clean tea towel or lightly oiled cling film.
7
Allow the buns to rise in a warm area for approximately 30 to 45 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
8
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F / Gas 6) during the last few minutes of the rising time.
9
To form the pastry crosses, roll out the ready-made pastry dough very thinly and cut it into strips.
10
Prepare the glaze by gently heating the milk and caster sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool slightly.
11
When the buns have risen, place two strips of the rolled pastry on top of each bun, pressing down lightly.
12
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until well-risen and golden brown. They should sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
13
Immediately brush the warm buns with the milk glaze as soon as they come out of the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack.
14
For the best experience, eat these buns while still warm, split them open, and slather with butter. Enjoy them toasted after a few days for an added treat!
Nutrition Information
5 g
Fat
30 g
Carbs
4 g
Protein
1
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recipe for these buns called?
The recipe is for Exquisite Fruity Spiced Hot Cross Buns.
On what occasions can I serve these buns?
They are perfect for celebrating Easter, Easter brunch, tea parties, or cozy family gatherings.
Can I eat these buns at any time of the year?
Yes, they can be enjoyed year-round as fruity, spiced treats.
What makes this recipe easier to follow?
Using a bread maker makes the process simpler and less labor-intensive.
What is the texture of these hot cross buns?
These buns are light and fluffy.
What ingredients should I add to the bread maker first?
Begin with milk, egg, strong white bread flour, ground mixed spice, ground cinnamon, salt, fine light brown sugar, melted butter, and easy-blend dried yeast.
When should I add the mixed dried fruit to the bread maker?
If your machine has an 'extras' tray, place it there; otherwise, add it manually about 5 minutes before the end of the kneading cycle.
Which bread maker setting should I use?
Select the 'Dough' or 'Raisin Dough' setting.
How many buns does this recipe make?
The recipe makes 12 equal buns.
How should the trays be prepared?
Lightly grease two baking trays or sheets.
How long should the dough rise?
Allow the buns to rise in a warm area for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
How do I know when the buns have finished rising?
They should rise until they have doubled in size.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F / Gas 6).
What are the pastry crosses made of?
They are made from ready-made pastry dough rolled out very thinly and cut into strips.
How is the glaze prepared?
Gently heat milk and caster sugar together until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool slightly.
When do I apply the glaze?
Brush the warm buns with the milk glaze immediately as soon as they come out of the oven.
How long should the buns bake?
Bake them for 10 to 15 minutes.
How can I tell if the buns are fully baked?
They should be well-risen, golden brown, and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
What is the best way to serve these buns?
Eat them while still warm, split open, and slathered with butter.
How can I enjoy leftover buns?
They can be toasted after a few days for an added treat.
What is the calorie count per serving?
There are 180 calories per serving.
How much fat is in each bun?
Each bun contains 5 g of fat.
What is the carbohydrate content?
The buns contain 30 g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is provided per serving?
There is 4 g of protein per serving.
What type of flour is recommended?
Strong white bread flour is recommended.
What spices are included in the recipe?
The recipe uses ground mixed spice and ground cinnamon.
What kind of sugar is used in the dough?
Fine light brown sugar is used in the dough.
How much mixed dried fruit is needed?
The recipe calls for 125 g of mixed dried fruit.
How much ready-made pastry dough is needed for the crosses?
You will need 75 g of ready-made pastry dough.
Is yeast required for this recipe?
Yes, 7 g of easy-blend dried yeast is required.