4/20/2023 0 Comments Hot cross buns![]() These buns are popular on a worldwide basis, during the Easter period where you can find other variations/flavours chocolate, apple-cinnamon, coffee, orange-cranberry, banana, raspberry and so fourth. The orange peel takes on more of an emotional/mood aspect during Jesus' time on the cross. The spices symbolise what were used to embalm him at his burial. The cross represents the cruxification of Jesus Christ, where he died on the cross. The buns are symbolic to Christianity, used to end the season of Lent. The cross is made from a flour paste, although some people use icing/powder sugar or shortcrust pastry (this is believed to be the traditional method) instead. ![]() In short, it is a sweet fruit bun that is lightly spiced with a cross decorated on the top. While I won't say they are 100% foolproof, I will say they are very very close especially when eaten hot/warm. These hot cross buns are made using my flour blend, if you follow my recipe to the tee, you will get something that's very close to conventional gluten free hot cross buns made with wheat flour. In all honestly, I'm becoming tired of either the lack of accessibly to certain flour blends or the hit and miss results, basically I'm looking for more consistency. I've been working aimlessly on making more bread/cake recipes using my own flour blend rather than depending on the storebought kind. Food is one of the primary sources around festivities.įrom a Caribbean perspective, we have our own version Jamaican Easter Bun, that is served with cheese.Ĭarrot Cake is also another tasty option during the Easter holidays. It's a time where lots of people like to get together with their family to celebrate. **PLEASE NOTE THAT MY BREAD RECIPES, ARE HOT/WARM RECIPES, MEANING YOU WILL NEED TO SERVE THEM IMMEDIATELY OR THEY WILL BECOME DENSE WHEN COLD**Įaster is the time of year when you will most likely be surrounded by an abundance of cakes and buns. Don't miss out on these buns this Easter! They are made using my homemade gluten free flour blend, dairy free and contain no eggs making them perfect for vegans. If they’ve sat a bit, we heat them in the microwave to warm and soften.Learn how to make these delicious, soft spiced hot cross buns. They’re best baked on the day of serving. Keep leftover hot cross buns in a covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days. TIP: As you pipe the cross, go slowly to allow the flour mixture to run down between the edges of the rolls a bit. Pipe a cross across each hot cross bun and let the rolls rise another 20-25 minutes.Make the flour paste and place it in a piping bag (or plastic bag with a small corner cut off).How to Make the Crosses on Hot Cross Buns Brush with egg wash & bake until golden.Pipe a flour cross on the rolls and let rise.Prepare the dough according to the recipe below.But the end result is moist and beautifully crossed buns. How to Make Hot Cross BunsĪs with most leavened bread, there are a couple of steps to this recipe. PRO TIP: Avoid overstuffing the rolls with ingredients so the flavors don’t overwhelm the spices. Toasted nuts, pieces of candied orange peel, dried cranberries, or toasted coconuts can be mixed into the dough. ![]() Freshly grated lemon or orange zest can be added for a lighter, citrusy taste.ĪDD-INS Raisins and currants can be used interchangeably or in combination. SPICES Cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg are the traditional spices to use for hot cross buns. Once it’s risen, we knead in some raisins or currants before forming rolls. This easy bread recipe is made with aromatic spices and studded with raisins (or currants) and is a classic heirloom of a recipe from an old church cookbook of mine.ĭOUGH The dough for these rolls is a simple yeast dough with spices. A cross made from flour paste signifies the cross Jesus died on and the fragrant spices represent the honoring of his body after His death. Traditionally made and served on Good Friday, hot cross buns are yeast-based rolls with warm spices and often a shiny glaze on the outside. ![]() Yeast bread is not difficult to master, just a little patience and time are all that is required. Soft fluffy spiced rolls with a distinctive cross on the top an Easter favorite with special meaning. These homemade Hot Cross Buns are a special Easter tradition. I love the holidays for all of the special treats we don’t enjoy the rest of the year. ![]()
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