Barefoot Contessa Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Welcome to the delightful world of homemade baking with the Barefoot Contessa Hot Cross Buns Recipe! Perfect for Easter or any festive gathering, these soft, spiced buns are filled with warm flavors and topped with a sweet glaze. The combination of cinnamon, orange zest, and sultanas makes each bite a comforting experience. Follow this easy recipe to impress your friends and family with your baking skills.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 4 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 50 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 1/2 cups golden sultanas
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, mix the yeast with warm milk and let it sit until bubbly.
- Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients along with melted butter, egg, orange zest, and sultanas. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour.
- Punch down the dough, shape into 12 balls, and place them in a greased baking dish. Let rise again for about 30–40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare crosses by mixing flour and water into a paste; pipe onto buns.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Brush with apricot glaze after cooling slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg