Giant Hot Cross Bun Breadmaker 1 1 2 Lb Loaf

Transform your Easter celebrations or cozy tea times with this delightful Giant Hot Cross Bun Breadmaker Loaf! This easy bread machine recipe recreates the irresistible flavors of traditional hot cross buns in a 1 1/2 lb loaf perfect for slicing and sharing. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, and packed with juicy raisins or currants, this fragrant bread offers comforting, bakery-style goodness. The breadmaker does the heavy lifting, from mixing to baking, while you enjoy the tantalizing aroma filling your kitchen. Finished with a sweet vanilla icing cross to honor the iconic classic, this loaf is perfect for family brunches, holiday gatherings, or simply toasting with butter for a heartfelt treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:175 mins

Total Time:185 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 1 whole Large egg
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 cups Bread flour
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 0.67 cup Raisins or currants
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In the breadmaker pan, add the milk, egg, and softened butter first to ensure even mixing.

Step 2

Add the bread flour, granulated sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice on top of the wet ingredients, creating layers.

Step 3

Make a small indentation in the middle of the dry ingredients and add the active dry yeast. Ensure the yeast does not touch the liquid at this stage.

Step 4

Set the breadmaker to the 'Sweet' or 'Basic' setting for a 1 1/2 lb loaf, with a medium crust setting, if available.

Step 5

When the breadmaker beeps for mix-ins (usually about 30 minutes into the process), add the raisins or currants. If your breadmaker does not have a mix-in timing alarm, add them at the start, but note they may be more evenly distributed if added later.

Step 6

Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the loaf from the breadmaker and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.

Step 7

While the bread cools, prepare the icing by mixing the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water into a smooth, pipeable consistency. Add more water in small increments if needed.

Step 8

Once the loaf is fully cooled, transfer the icing into a piping bag (or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off) and pipe a cross on top of the loaf to mimic the look of traditional hot cross buns.

Step 9

Slice and serve your Giant Hot Cross Bun loaf, either as is or with butter!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(868.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2482.4

Total Fat 40.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 270.0mg	0%
Sodium 2529.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 481.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 170.2g
Protein 63.4g	0%

Vitamin D 135.5IU	0%
Calcium 401.7mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 1676.3mg	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: 14.3%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 75.7%