Description
These Cinnamon Raisin Hot Cross Buns are a delightful treat! Featuring a soft, sweet dough packed with plump raisins and a hint of cinnamon, they are simple to prepare and perfect for festive occasions or family brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3 cups all purpose white flour (you may need more or less depending on how dry your kitchen is)
- 1/2 cup california raisins
- oil for brushing bowl
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk, then combine it with yeast and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir to mix and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Incorporate eggs, water, salt, melted butter, and cinnamon into the yeast mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until a dough ball forms.
- Fold in the raisins to combine them into the dough.
- Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm area for 90 minutes.
- Once risen, divide the dough into 9 large or 12 smaller dough balls and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Allow the buns to rise for an additional 30 minutes, covered with a moist towel.
- Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the icing by mixing water with icing sugar until thick. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Once the buns are completely cool, pipe a cross onto each one.
- Serve with butter and enjoy!
Notes
You can use more or less flour depending on the moisture in your kitchen.
These buns can be frozen for later enjoyment—just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 32mg