Homemade Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Introduction

Warm, fragrant, and perfectly spiced, these Homemade Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns are a delightful treat for any season. Soft and studded with mixed dried fruit, they’re easy to make using your bread machine for the dough. The sweet glaze finishes them off with a classic touch.

Ingredients

• 3 cups bread flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins and currants recommended)
• 1/2 cup icing sugar (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine the bread flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the bread machine pan. Gently mix to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg. Pour this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients in the bread machine pan.
3. Step 3: Place the pan into the bread machine and select the dough cycle. Start the machine to allow it to mix and knead the dough.
4. Step 4: When the dough cycle finishes, add the mixed dried fruit to the pan. Allow the machine to knead briefly to incorporate the fruit evenly through the dough.
5. Step 5: Remove the dough from the machine and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball.
6. Step 6: Place the shaped buns into a greased baking pan. Cover with a clean towel and leave them to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
7. Step 7: Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Step 8: Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
9. Step 9: While the buns bake, mix the icing sugar and milk together to form a smooth glaze.
10. Step 10: Once the buns are baked, drizzle the glaze over the tops to finish.

Tips & Variations

• Use a mix of raisins, currants, and chopped dried apricots for extra flavor and texture.
• For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use plant-based milk and butter.
• Pipe crosses on the buns with a simple flour and water paste before baking for a traditional look.
• Brush the buns with melted butter just after baking for a soft, shiny crust.

Storage

Store the cooled hot cross buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the buns in a sealed bag for up to 1 month. To reheat, thaw if frozen, then warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or microwave briefly until soft.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these buns without a bread machine?

Yes, you can mix and knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer, then follow the same rising, shaping, and baking steps.

What can I use instead of mixed dried fruit?

Chopped dried cranberries, cherries, or even finely chopped dates work well as substitutes, giving a different but delicious flavor profile.

Homemade Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns Recipe

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• Author: Julian
• Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

These Homemade Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns are soft, spiced sweet buns filled with mixed dried fruits and finished with a traditional glaze. Made using a bread machine for easy mixing and kneading, these buns are perfect for Easter or any special occasion.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 3 cups bread flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

• 1/4 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg

Add-ins

• 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins and currants recommended)

Glaze

• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk

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Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the bread flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg into the bread machine pan. Stir slightly to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg until well combined. Pour this mixture into the bread machine pan over the dry ingredients.
3. Start Dough Cycle: Insert the pan into the bread machine and select the dough cycle. Begin the cycle to allow the machine to mix and knead the dough.
4. Add Dried Fruits: When the dough cycle finishes, add the mixed dried fruits into the dough. Let the bread machine knead the dough further to evenly distribute the fruits.
5. Shape the Buns: Remove the dough from the machine onto a floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each piece into a smooth ball shaping the buns.
6. Let Buns Rise: Place the shaped buns into a greased baking pan, spacing them slightly apart. Cover with a towel and let them rise until doubled in size, approximately 30 minutes.
7. Preheat Oven: While the buns are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Bake: Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
9. Prepare Glaze: Mix the icing sugar and milk together until smooth to create the glaze.
10. Glaze the Buns: Once baked, drizzle the glaze over the warm buns to finish with a classic shining top.

Notes

• Make sure the milk and water are warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
• Use room temperature melted butter to ensure it mixes well without cooking the egg.
• You can substitute mixed dried fruits with just raisins or other dried fruits if preferred.
• Allow the buns to cool slightly before glazing for best appearance.
• For a more traditional look, you can pipe cross shapes on the buns using a flour and water paste before baking.

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Baking
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: British

Keywords: hot cross buns, bread machine recipe, spiced buns, dried fruit buns, Easter buns, homemade buns