What are Hot Cross Buns?

Hot cross buns are sweet and spiced yeast bread. They are traditionally enjoyed during the period of Easter. The buns are characterised by a mark of a cross on top of them. The dough itself is made with flour (here, wheat flour), milk, sugar, yeast, zest and spices to boost the flavour of the bun. This hot cross bun recipe in particular uses a blend of spices consisting of cinnamon and nutmeg that infuses warmth and aromatics not only into the buns but also surrounds your home with it. Moreover, a touch of orange zest truly brings the recipe together, complementing the sweetness of sugar, milk and notes of spices. That said, we cannot have their deliciousness be limited to just one time of the year, which is where this cross bun recipe comes in.