The Best Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Serves: 24 Save

Ingredients (18)

  • 1/2 cup warm water (105 F to 155 F)
  • 2 (0.25-ounce) packets active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup warm milk (105 F to 115 F)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats