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Hot Cross Buns

Warm, pillowy buns rise golden and fragrant, their cinnamon-spiced crumb dotted with sweet raisins. A glossy powdered-sugar cross finishes each tender bite with a delicate sweetness.

Hot Cross Buns
Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
230
Protein
11g
Carbs
46g
Fat
1g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
17g
Sodium
426mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (whole wheat, or gluten-free mix (5 ounces))
  • 2 tsp baking powder (make sure it’s not expired or it won’t rise)
  • 2 tbsp raw sugar
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (use less if using table salt)
  • 1 cup 0% Greek yogurt (not regular yogurt, it will be too sticky)
  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 1 egg white (beaten (whole egg works fine too))
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp milk or water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  2. Place parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt and whisk well.
  4. Add the yogurt and raisins, mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
  5. Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is tacky, but not sticky, about 10 to 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
  6. Divide into 8 equal balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Top with egg wash. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before icing.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Transfer to a small ziplock bag and cut the tip. Ice the tops of the rolls in a cross pattern.
  9. Preheat the air fryer to 325ºF and set for 11 to 12 minutes.
  10. Transfer in batches without overcrowding and bake 11 to 12 minutes, or until golden. No need to turn.
  11. Let cool at least 30 minutes before icing.