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    Home » All Posts » Sweet » Easter » Thermomix Hot Cross Buns

    Published: Mar 16, 2020 · Modified: Apr 14, 2022 by Lauren Matheson ·

    Thermomix Hot Cross Buns

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    Our Thermomix Hot Cross Bun recipe really is the best! These Buns are light, fluffy and packed with flavour and really couldn't be easier to make! You can enjoy these Hot Cross Buns fresh with from the oven and slathered in butter or why not try then toasted too?

    How to make Thermomix Hot Cross Buns

    This is a recipe I've used for years, but just didn't make all that often due to just not having enough time to stand around kneading the dough.  Now that I'm using my Thermomix to make these, it is dangerous just how easy it is to make these yummy Easter treats.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • Quick to prepare - there is only around 15 minutes of actual prep time for this recipe.
    • Full of flavour - the perfect mix of spices!
    • Versatile - you can adjust the quantities of fruit within the recipe to suit your taste and what you have on hand.
    • Freezer friendly - you can freeze any leftover Hot Cross Buns for up to three months.
    How to Make Thermomix Hot Cross Buns

    How to Make Hot Cross Buns in a Thermomix:

    1. Combine the yeast, milk and a little of the sugar in your Thermomix bowl and cook.
    2. Add the remaining sugar, flour, spices, egg and butter and mix to combine.
    3. Add the dried fruit and knead until the mixture comes together.
    4. Set aside to rise until double in size.
    5. Punch down the dough and divide into 12 balls.
    6. Place into a baking tray and let the dough prove for a further 30 minutes.
    7. Top with crosses and bake until golden.
    8. Remove from the oven and brush with glaze.
    collage showing steps to make hot cross buns.

    Tips for Making the BEST Thermomix Hot Cross Buns:

    • You can add 2 tablespoons of bread improver to this recipe to help the buns stay softer for longer.
    • Either plain or bakers flour can be used for this recipe.
    • You will make around 12 buns with this recipe, you can make smaller/larger however the cooking time will vary.
    • The dough will be sticky, add some extra flour to make it easier to work with.
    • I recommend placing the buns close to each other to help them rise up rather than outwards.
    • If you don't have any apricot jam, you can use sugar instead.
    • Freeze any leftover buns for up to three months.
    A batch of fruity Hot Cross Buns baked together and resting on a wire rack.

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    Thermomix Hot Cross Buns

    Our Thermomix Hot Cross Buns recipe really is the BEST! These buns are light, fluffy and packed with flavour and will be a hit with the whole family.
    4.98 from 42 votes
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    Course: Cakes
    Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 Hot Cross Buns
    Calories:
    Author: Lucy & Lauren

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon yeast instant dry yeast
    • 115 grams caster sugar
    • 375 grams milk
    • 640 grams plain flour
    • 2 teaspoons mixed spice
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 50 grams butter melted
    • 1 egg
    • 150 grams raisins
    • 50 grams currants

    To glaze and decorate

    • ½ cup plain flour
    • ⅓ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons apricot jam
    • 2 tablespoons water.

    Instructions

    • Place the yeast, 2 teaspoons of the sugar and all of the milk into your thermomix bowl and cook for 2 minutes on 37 degrees, speed 1. Leave yeast mixture in bowl whilst you move onto the next steps.
    • Lightly oil a large bowl and line a large lamington tin with baking paper and set aside until needed.
    • Add the flour, mixed spice, cinnamon, egg, butter and remaining sugar into the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 15 seconds on speed 7 to combine ingredients.
    • Add the raisins and currants to the bowl and combine for 3 minutes using the kneading function.
    • Place the dough into the prepared oiled bowl, cover with a tea towel and sit in a warm place for around an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
    • Remove the dough from the bowl and divide into 12 equal pieces before rolling into balls.
    • Place the dough balls into the prepared baking tin, cover with a tea towel and place the tin in a warm spot for another 30 minutes to allow the dough to again rise.
    • While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
    • In a small bowl, combine the extra plain flour and water until smooth and place into a piping bag.
    • Once the buns have again risen, pipe crosses onto them before placing the tray into the oven to bake for 20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and spring back when touched.
    • To prepare your glaze, place the apricot jam and water into a small bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds before mixing to combine.
    • Brush the glaze over the still hot Hot Cross Buns before carefully transferring the buns to a wire rack to cool.

    Notes

    • You can add 2 tablespoons of bread improver to this recipe to help the buns stay softer for longer.
    • Either plain or bakers flour can be used for this recipe.
    • You will make around 12 buns with this recipe, you can make smaller/larger however the cooking time will vary.
    • The dough will be sticky, add some extra flour to make it easier to work with.
    • I recommend placing the buns close to each other to help them rise up rather than outwards.
    • If you don't have any apricot jam, you can use sugar instead.
    • Freeze any leftover buns for up to three months.
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    Comments

    1. Lindy says

      April 15, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      4 stars
      I make hot cross buns each Easter and this recipe is great but I was so disappointed to discover that I’d missed the salt. When I saw it in the ingredient list later I checked the instructions in the recipe and there is no salt mentioned. Pease amend the recipe to make sure people like me don’t make the same mistake. Otherwise a great result!

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        April 17, 2022 at 10:32 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      April 10, 2022 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Can you freeze the dough? Or store in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        April 11, 2022 at 4:16 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    3. Kathy says

      April 10, 2020 at 11:45 am

      Can you omit the egg?

      Reply
      • Lauren Matheson says

        April 13, 2020 at 6:11 am

        Hi Kathy, the egg does help the mixture to bind and rise. You can leave it out, however you may find the texture of your Hot Cross Buns to be slightly different. Thanks

        Reply
    4. Shirley says

      April 08, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Hi ya,

      I have tried using your recipe with exception of replacing caster sugar with brown sugar, omg...my buns turns out almost scones like and very crumbly :(. iT doesn’t raise double the size too. Is brown sugar a no no??

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        April 09, 2020 at 7:53 am

        Hi Shirley, we would definitely recommending sticking to the caster sugar 🙂

        Reply

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