As Autumn arrives, Aussies look forward to enjoying a hot cross bun. These Easter staples aren’t just treats – they’re tradition.
In this roundup, we’re exploring our favourite, easy hot cross bun recipes from Women’s Weekly Food. From classic versions with raisins and spices to modern twists with chocolate or citrus, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen newbie, these recipes promise to add warmth to your home and joy to your table. So, let’s get baking!
Easy Hot Cross Bun recipe
Women’s Weekly Food
If you are a baking beginner, this is the perfect recipe for you! This Easy Hot Cross Bun recipe will ensure you have delicious Easter buns in time for the long weekend.
Tip from the Test Kitchen: “For fresh buns on Good Friday morning, make and shape the dough according to the recipe, place on trays, then cover loosely for their last proving in the refrigerator overnight. Pipe crosses, then bake.”
Overnight Hot Cross Buns recipe
Women’s Weekly Food
To help you limit the amount of time in the kitchen across the long weekend, try out Women’s Weekly Food’s Overnight Hot Cross Bun recipe.
Tip from the Test Kitchen: “Use any combination of mixed dried fruit you prefer such as raisins, golden raisins, sultanas, currants, mixed peel or cranberries. If using mixed peel, omit the orange rind. Ginger beer can be replaced with cider, beer, stout or apple juice.“
Chocolate Hot Cross Buns recipe
Women’s Weekly Food
Traditionalists may scorn at the inclusion of chocolate in a hot cross bun, but we think there is a place for the humble choc-chip. Best served with lashings of butter.
Tip from the Test Kitchen: “To make a quick piping bag, snip the corner off a resealable plastic bag.”
Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns recipe
Women’s Weekly Food
For those with a gluten allergy or intolerance, you don’t have to miss out on deliciousness come Easter. This recipe will ensure you have fresh, fluffy buns, without the added gluten.
Tip from the Test Kitchen: “The buns are best eaten fresh from the oven as gluten-free items go stale faster. Freezing is a good option.”
Fig, Maple & Walnut Hot Cross Buns recipe
Women’s Weekly Food
Packed full of delicious dried figs and chopped walnuts and finished off with a sticky maple glaze, these easy hot cross buns are the perfect way to jazz up the standard Easter buns we know and love.
Tip from the Test Kitchen: “To freeze, make sure to cool buns completely. Wrap in plastic food wrap; label, date and freeze for up to one month.”
