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Hot Cross Buns Recipe with Vanilla Glaze Easy Homemade Easter Treat

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Soft, spiced hot cross buns studded with juicy raisins and topped with a glossy vanilla glaze. Perfect for Easter or any cozy morning treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml), warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57g), melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup raisins or currants (150g), soaked in warm water for 10 minutes
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g) for the crosses
  • About 1/3 cup water (80ml) for the crosses
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g), sifted for the vanilla glaze
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk (30ml) for the vanilla glaze

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in the sugar and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to distribute spices evenly.
  3. Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with dough hook on medium speed for 6-7 minutes.
  5. Drain soaked raisins and knead them gently into the dough until evenly distributed.
  6. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces (~70g or 2.5 oz each). Shape each into a smooth ball and place on parchment-lined baking tray spaced evenly.
  8. Cover buns loosely and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
  9. Mix flour and water for the cross paste into a thick batter. Transfer to piping bag or ziplock and pipe crosses onto buns.
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake buns for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. While buns bake, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth to make glaze.
  12. Brush vanilla glaze generously over hot buns immediately after baking.
  13. Transfer buns to cooling rack and let glaze set for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

If dough is too sticky, lightly oil hands and surface instead of adding too much flour. Ensure kitchen is warm for proper rising. Brush glaze immediately after baking for best shine. Use thermometer to check internal temperature (~190°F) to avoid underbaking.

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Keywords: hot cross buns, vanilla glaze, Easter recipe, spiced buns, homemade bread, raisin buns, holiday baking

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