Blueberry Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a small bowl, mix together the yeast, warm milk, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mixed spice.
• STEP 3.Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
• STEP 4.Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• STEP 5.Gently fold in the blueberries.
• STEP 6.Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
• STEP 7.Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape them into buns.
• STEP 8.Place the buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them.
• STEP 9.Cover the buns with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
• STEP 10.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
• STEP 11.In a small bowl, mix together the flour and water to make a paste for the crosses.
• STEP 12.Pipe the crosses onto the buns using the flour paste.
• STEP 13.Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
• STEP 14.While the buns are baking, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing together the powdered sugar and lemon juice.
• STEP 15.Once the buns are out of the oven, brush them with the lemon glaze.
• STEP 16.Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the milk is warm, but not too hot, to activate the yeast.
• You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for this recipe.
• If you don't have mixed spice, you can substitute with a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.

Storage and Serving

• These buns are best served fresh and warm.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.