How To Bake Yummy Hot Cross Buns

What’s Easter without hot cross buns? These traditional holiday staples are always so much more delicious and fluffy when you make them yourself instead of buying them at the store. With that in mind, here are hot cross bun recipes to try if you’re hosting Easter lunch this year.

Vegan Hot Cross Buns

Traditional hot cross bun recipes contain lots of dairy in the form of butter and milk, but you can make a vegan variety that’s just as delicious while being ethical. Lazy Cat Kitchen has a great recipe that makes use of interesting ingredients such as orange zest, applesauce, and almond milk to give the buns a traditional yet delicious taste.

There’s also a lovely apricot glaze included in the recipe that’s easy to make and will leave your hot cross buns looking glossy and professional. Simply put apricot jam and water in a small saucepan and mix it on low heat, then apply the glaze to your buns when they come out of the oven.

Non-Vegan Hot Cross Buns

If you want a non-vegan variety of homemade hot cross buns, there are plenty of recipes available on the internet. But why not try something different this year? Here’s a great idea for hot cross buns with a twist!

The Good Food website has a fantastic idea for chocolate hot cross bun loaves. You can add candied orange and sour cherries to the mix, which adds a depth of flavor to them. The recipe makes three large hot cross bun loaves, which offers many different ways for enjoying them, such as cutting slices of the loaf and making French toast. That’s a deliciously indulgent Easter breakfast!

Great Serving Suggestions For Your Homemade Buns

Hot cross buns are taken to a higher level of deliciousness when served with yummy toppings. If you’re not making vegan buns, you can serve them with butter and ricotta to make them extra delicious and unique. Vegan topping ideas include nut butter and a variety of marmalade flavors. Dare to be creative!

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