Hot Cross Rolls downloadable recipe by Cupcake Jemma showing spiced buns with creamy icing and ingredient list for baking.

Hot Cross Rolls recipe

A gorgeous Easter bake combining the flavours of hot cross buns with the swirled format of cinnamon rolls - spiced enriched dough packed with dried fruit, rolled up with a cinnamon butter filling, glazed with apricot jam and finished with a cream cheese icing cross.

  • Difficulty
    3 out of 5
  • Prep: 30 minutes (plus 1.5-2 hours proving)
  • Cook: 25-30 minutes
  • Servings: Makes 8-9 rolls
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Ingredients

BUNS
345g Strong White Bread Flour
1 1/2 tsp Mixed Spice
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
60g Caster Sugar
1 tsp Sea Salt
7g Instant/Easy Yeast (1 1/2 tsp)
120g Water
60g Whole Milk
45g Unsalted Butter
1 Egg
175g Mixed Dried Fruit

FILLING
70g Soft Unsalted Butter
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Mixed Spice
60g Light Soft Brown Sugar

GLAZE
50-75g Apricot Jam, Warmed

ICING
55g Cream Cheese (room temp)
15g Soft Unsalted Butter
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Pinch Sea Salt
125g Icing Sugar, Sifted

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Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with these delicious Hot Cross Rolls? Our downloadable recipe makes it easy for you to recreate this classic Easter treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.

These soft and fluffy rolls are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, giving them a warm and comforting flavor that is perfect for the spring season. The addition of raisins and orange zest adds a burst of sweetness and citrusy brightness to each bite.

The crowning glory of these Hot Cross Rolls is, of course, the iconic cross on top. Made with a simple mixture of flour and water, the cross not only adds a decorative touch but also gives these rolls their signature look.

Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a pat of butter or toasted the next day, these Hot Cross Rolls are sure to become a new Easter tradition in your household. So download our recipe today and start baking up a batch of these delicious treats to share with your family and friends. Happy Easter!