Bread Machine Hot Cross Spice Buns

Transform your kitchen into a bakery with these irresistibly fragrant Bread Machine Hot Cross Spice Buns! Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, these soft and fluffy buns are enhanced by bursts of sweet raisins and crowned with a classic icing cross. Designed for effortless preparation in a bread machine, this recipe streamlines the kneading and rising process, allowing you to focus on shaping the dough and piping the iconic decoration. These homemade hot cross buns are a must-have for Easter brunch or any special occasion, offering a warm, comforting treat that’s aromatic, tender, and beautifully spiced.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 3.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Add the milk and butter to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm (about 110°F).

Step 2

Pour the milk-butter mixture into the bread machine pan.

Step 3

Add the egg, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt to the bread machine pan, layering them as per your machine manufacturer's instructions.

Step 4

Sprinkle the yeast on top of the dry ingredients.

Step 5

Place the bread machine pan into the machine and select the 'Dough' cycle. Press ‘Start’.

Step 6

When the machine beeps during the first knead (or after 5 minutes of mixing), add the raisins to the dough.

Step 7

Once the Dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine and place it on a lightly floured surface.

Step 8

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball.

Step 9

Place the balls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 10

Cover the buns with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place for 30-40 minutes, until doubled in size.

Step 11

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 12

Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 13

To make the icing, mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner cut off.

Step 14

Pipe a cross on the top of each bun to finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(962.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2771.8

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 372.8mg	0%
Sodium 243.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 488.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 173.7g
Protein 60.8g	0%

Vitamin D 161.1IU	0%
Calcium 475.2mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 1630.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 69.6%