{"id":5042,"date":"2026-05-01T05:41:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T05:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipe.infotips75.com\/?p=5042"},"modified":"2026-05-01T05:41:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T05:41:23","slug":"fluffy-hot-cross-buns-with-raisins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/?p=5042","title":{"rendered":"Fluffy Hot Cross Buns with Raisins"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u271d\ufe0f Fluffy Hot Cross Buns with Raisins (Soft & Easy Homemade Recipe)<\/h2>\n

These fluffy hot cross buns with raisins<\/strong> are soft, lightly spiced, and perfectly sweet with a shiny glaze. Traditionally enjoyed during Easter<\/span><\/span>, these homemade buns are easy to make and fill your kitchen with a warm, bakery-style aroma.<\/p>\n

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\ud83e\uddfe Ingredients<\/h2>\n

For the Dough:<\/h3>\n
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  • 3 \u00bd cups (440g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup (50g) sugar<\/li>\n
  • 2 \u00bc tsp (1 packet) yeast<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp salt<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp cinnamon<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp nutmeg (optional)<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup (60g) butter (melted)<\/li>\n
  • 1 egg<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n
  • \u00be cup raisins or currants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Cross:<\/h3>\n
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    • \u00bd cup flour<\/li>\n
    • 5\u20136 tbsp water (to form a thick paste)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For the Glaze:<\/h3>\n
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      • 2 tbsp sugar<\/li>\n
      • 2 tbsp water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Instructions<\/h2>\n

        1. Activate the Yeast<\/h3>\n

        In a bowl, mix warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5\u201310 minutes<\/strong> until foamy.<\/p>\n

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        2. Make the Dough<\/h3>\n

        In a large bowl:<\/p>\n

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        • Combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg<\/li>\n
        • Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla<\/li>\n
        • Mix until a soft dough forms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          3. Knead the Dough<\/h3>\n

          Knead for 8\u201310 minutes<\/strong> until smooth and elastic.
          Gently fold in raisins until evenly distributed.<\/p>\n

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          4. First Rise<\/h3>\n

          Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1\u20131.5 hours<\/strong> or until doubled in size.<\/p>\n

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          5. Shape the Buns<\/h3>\n
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          • Divide dough into 12 equal pieces<\/li>\n
          • Roll into smooth balls<\/li>\n
          • Place on a lined baking tray close together<\/li>\n
          • Cover and let rise again for 30\u201345 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            6. Add the Signature Cross<\/h3>\n

            Mix flour and water into a thick paste. Pipe a cross over each bun.<\/p>\n

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            7. Bake<\/h3>\n

            Bake in a preheated oven at 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F)<\/strong> for 20\u201325 minutes<\/strong> until golden brown.<\/p>\n

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            8. Glaze for Shine<\/h3>\n

            Boil sugar and water for 2 minutes, then brush over hot buns for a glossy finish.<\/p>\n

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            \ud83d\udd25 Tips for Perfect Hot Cross Buns<\/h2>\n
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            • Use warm (not hot) milk<\/strong> to properly activate yeast<\/li>\n
            • Don\u2019t skip the second rise<\/strong>\u2014it\u2019s key for soft, fluffy buns<\/li>\n
            • Add orange zest for extra flavor<\/li>\n
            • Swap raisins with chocolate chips or dried cranberries if desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              \u271d\ufe0f Fluffy Hot Cross Buns with Raisins (Soft & Easy Homemade Recipe) These fluffy hot cross buns with raisins are soft, lightly spiced, and perfectly sweet with a shiny glaze. Traditionally enjoyed during Easter, these homemade buns are easy to make and fill your kitchen with a warm, bakery-style aroma. \ud83e\uddfe Ingredients For the Dough: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5043,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5042","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breakfast"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5042"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5042\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5042"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ajkerbazardor.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}