Hi Friends! Today I am sharing a favourite Easter recipe with you! I’ve been making these Hot Cross Buns for over 20 years and they are the BEST! Melt in your mouth, fluffy, soft, spicy, scrumptious rolls that have always been a hit with my friends and family. I hope you make them and enjoy them as much as we do!

Here’s my recipe for a double batch which will make approx. 3 dozen rolls (depending on how big or small you make them):
Incredible Hot Cross Buns!
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 envelopes yeast
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugarÂ
- 2 eggs (at room temp)
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Cardamom
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 1 tsp Butter Flavouring (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup currants (optional)
- 4 tbsp candied peel or fruit (Glace Mix)
- Zest from 1 fresh orange and lemon
- 4 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Stir water and sugar together to dissolve. Sprinkle yeast over water, stir and let stand 10 minutes.
- Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Mix in salt, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla. Mix in the first amount of flour. Add yeast mixture and mix well.
- Add currants and peel. Add remaining flour. Mix well and add more flour if needed. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and set aside in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch dough down and shape in 36 balls (more or less, depending on the size you want). Place in greased baking pans (I also use my large stoneware bar pan from Pampered Chef â donât grease it). Use scissors or knife to cut crosses into the tops of the buns. Cover with a clean tea towel and let rise until double in size.
- Bake at 350Ⲡfor about 20 minutes. Place on racks then ice crosses when buns are cool.
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 3 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
Mix all together adding more lemon juice if needed to make a (barely) pourable glaze.
The buns are best served warm with a bit of butter, Enjoy!


Oh my goodness Tina….those Hot Crossed Buns look amazing. We absolutely LOVE your videos. Originally got hooked on your stamping videos and how talented you are. But, your cooking videos take you to a whole new level. You must be an incredible cook. Canât wait to try some of your recipes. Please make more cooking videos. đ. We always leave hungry and eager to try something new. Ha.
Thanks so much, Sheila! They really ARE amazing and I’ve been looking forward to sharing a video on how to make the. I’m so glad you want to see more cooking videos because it’s been on my radar for quite some time. I’m trying to decide if I should create a second youtube channel (and ultimately another blog) just for my cooking and baking videos. We’ll see. In the meantime, I am super happy that you’re enjoying my videos, Sheila. Thank you for your kind comments! xoxo
Loved your video! Since we were quarantined for so long, my husband and I have been trying different homemade bread recipes. We will definitely try yourâs! Thanks for sharing! Love your card ideas, too!
Thanks so much Cindy! I’d love to know if you and your husband make the hot cross buns and if so, what you both thought of them! xx
Good Morning Tina … I’ve just spent the first part of my day watching you make your Hot Cross Buns … and they look absolutely delicious. I could almost taste them with you as you enjoyed your accomplishment. You certainly are a lady with many talents and you make this look so easy! Wishing you and your family a wonderful God blessed Easter.
Hi Elfie! The buns ARE delicious! I’m actually just having a couple now with my coffee! LOL I hope you had a lovely Easter. xx
I don’t know what I like best about your blog……….)the S.U videos, or )the baking videos; I just have a cup of tea or coffee when I watch your S.U videos, but it’s trouble when I watch a baking video, as I need to be prepared w/something good & hot to eat & drink.; 2 *bad* combos, but thanks!!
LOL Your comments made me chuckle! Thanks Sue! So happy you’re enjoying my videos! I’m looking forward to making more cooking and baking videos too…just a heads up so that you can have your drink and munchies ready! xx
Hi Tina, I tried this recipe today and the buns are delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe and the how to. I always look forward to watching ALL your card and food videos!!
I am SOOOO HAPPY that you made the Hot Cross Buns and that you enjoyed them! Thank you for letting me know!!! xoxo