7 Reviews of Hot Cross Buns

From: Sackville

On Apr 13, 2003

These are just perfect! I was looking at hot cross buns in the store today and thinking how they must be easy to make. This recipe proved it. I even forgot the salt but it didn't seem to affect the recipe. They taste so much better fresh out of the oven than the store-bought ones. I baked them for 15 minutes at 170 C in a fan oven (it would be about 190 C in a normal oven) and they turned out a beautiful dark brown.

From: Aussie-In-California

On Mar 27, 2005

What an easy and tasty recipe. I subbed cinnamon for the nutmeg and used only raisins. Instead of just cutting crosses into the tops I made a thicker vanilla frosting and piped crosses. These wowed them at the Easter family dinner. Thanks Rhonda for an awesome recipe.

From: Amy #2

On Apr 7, 2007

These were wonderful, a HUGE hit at the soup and bread supper I brought them to at church on Good Friday I was afraid to try them, I've never tried to use yeast here in Albuquerque (high altitude) but they were perfect. I actually used rapid rise yeast (not intentionally, but after I had pulled everything out I realized that was all I had so I tried it). They came out light, fluffy and delicious. I could have browned them a bit more (didn't take a good enough look at your picture while they were baking)...but they were great. This is a keeper, I'll make it a tradition in our house Thanks!

From: Nikoma

On Mar 19, 2008

I love this recipe, I'll be using it many times I'm sure! 4 of us finished off a half batch of these witin 24 hours, no one could stop eating them. I used dried cherries and cranberries and they were delicious. Thanks for posting these!

From: Yankiwi

On Apr 10, 2009

Delicious and easy to make recipe. I used a mix of raisins, dried cranberries and glaceed citrus peel. I also added 1 T cinnamon and 1 t ground cloves although next year I will use even more spice. I piped the icing on but would like to find an icing that can go upside down under the grill without melting. Hot Cross Buns toasted under the grill are delicious with a little butter and jam.

From: Chef #795741

On Mar 20, 2008

These buns did not work very well for me. I live at a normal altitude, but they did not rise at all! I was very disappointed, and I know I remembered the yeast. But apparently it worked for some of you.

From: sherrilljoy

On Mar 27, 2008

Really good!