Basic Hot Cross Buns Recipe for Easter and Good Friday

Serves: 9 Save

Ingredients (15)

  • For the Buns:
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5 cups (638 grams) all-purpose flour
  • For the Icing:
  • 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats