Hot Cross Buns
March 15th, 2008 by chuck
One of my favorite Easter foods is the Hot Cross Bun, with it’s delectable sweet dough and the aromatic scent of the cinnamon and nutmeg that fills your home while baking. When you remove these Hot Cross Buns from the oven you can hear them begging to be devoured while still warm. Be sure to smother them in butter while warm and enjoy. It’s very hard to stop the temptation of sneaking just one before your guests arrive … Ok, I admit it … I did take one 
The cross on top of each bun is to represent the crucifixion of Christ for our salvation and can be dated back to the eighteenth century. Inside you will find anything from currents, raisins, chocolate chips or candied fruit. In mine I used raisins and cranberries. But, you can replace these with anything you want or like. On the top for a glaze I used Apricot Jam that had been heated and strained to remove the lumps of Apricots. This jam creates a wonderful shiny, silky and a delicious look and flavor to these Hot Cross Buns.
Easter’s right around the corner and I know many of you have family traditions to celebrate this special day. Kids will be out hunting those elusive chocolate easter eggs hidden by that sneaky Easter bunny. Along with many Christian heading to Sunday services to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I just wanted to let you know about one small tradition that I have began during this time of the year. Food is always a big part of any special occasion and Easter is no exception. I hope these Hot Cross Buns will become a big part of your family tradition too!
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i totally agree..easter is all about the hot cross buns! i remember there being a nursery rhyme i used to sing about hot cross buns too – anyway, the best bit is the crust and yours looks amazing. thanks for sharing! x
Gorgeous! I’ve been wanting to try making these – I guess I better hop to it now – time is a fleeting.
Those hot cross buns look good. It has been a while since I last had a hot cross bun. I like the apricot jam glaze.
Oh dear- these look amazing. I’d really try to make them sometime as I haven’t done hot cross buns before. Perhaps this Easter (haven’t planned the menu yet!) Perfectly delicious pictures!
yes,yes…hot cross bun is very good indeed. i’ve made one with preserved lemon rind in the buns before and your post just inspires me to make it again.
Thos buns look really good. I never made them before, but you steps make it look so easy.
Perfect buns, love the way the crosses have merged with the rest of the dough. Makes them look professional.
Sexy, sexy luscious buns.
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Hi, These where Great! Thank you for this recipe! I used red currant and it worked fine! Thank you
MMMMMM….these look wonderfully yummie:)!!!
In Belgium, we do not eat this lovelyness but I have made them a couple of times & I just ADORE them!!!
This recipe looks so appetizing!!!
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