Hot cross bun recipes
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Sourdough hot cross buns
Enjoy baking sourdough bread? Then you have to give these hot cross buns a go. They take more effort, but the result is some of the best buns you’ll ever taste
Chocolate hot cross bun bread & butter pudding
Slather leftover hot cross buns with chocolate spread and drench in homemade chocolate custard to transform them into a twist on bread and butter pudding
Vegan hot cross buns
What says Easter better than hot cross buns? Try this vegan version, using dairy-free spread and almond milk. Cinnamon, mixed spice, sultanas and citrus bring all the traditional flavours
Next level hot cross buns
Forget shop-bought and make your own hot cross buns. The beauty of making your own is that you can pack in the spices and dried fruit you want, making them extra special
Hot cross cinnamon buns
Combine a hot cross bun with a cinnamon swirl to make these moreish hot cross cinnamon buns. Perfect for Easter, they're topped with a cream cheese icing
Hot cross buns
Achieve the perfect hot cross buns with master baker, Paul Hollywood's ultimate guide to baking and decorating these delicately spiced, fruity Easter treats.
Checkerboard hot cross buns
Take a classic Easter treat to another level and bake our chocolate hot cross buns. Split the dough to make dark chocolate orange and white chocolate cherry buns
Apple & cinnamon hot cross buns
Follow our recipe for classic hot cross buns (see 'goes well with' below), then add grated apple and warm cinnamon to the mix for a fancy twist
Classic hot cross buns
It's not Easter without hot cross buns! Stick to the spiced classic, or mix it up with our triple chocolate, chilli cheese or apple and cinnamon versions
Chilli cheese hot cross buns
Follow our recipe for classic hot cross buns (see 'goes well with' below), then add cheddar and chilli for a grown-up twist. Eat warm with butter, or enjoy as a side to soup
Lemon & marzipan hot cross buns
A zesty twist on an Easter favourite, serve with creamy lemon curd and watch these tasty hot cross buns disappear
Chocolate chip hot cross buns
Kids can help make these alternative spiced Easter buns - the recipe helps with kneading, shaping, piping and division skills
Hot cross bun & butter pudding
Like classic bread and butter pudding? Try this twist that uses hot cross buns instead – a great way to use up any Easter leftovers
Cranberry & orange hot cross buns
The whole family will love this fruity, spiced Easter bake - get the kids in the kitchen to help mixing, kneading and glazing
Chocolate & spice hot cross buns
Flecked with dark chocolate, cinnamon, orange zest and plump raisins, these buns make an extra-special Easter treat
Hot cross bun cupcakes
These cakes have all the fruit and spice of the traditional bun but are quicker to make. Finish with spiced cream cheese frosting crosses
Hot cross cookies
Bored of buns? Try these cute cookies instead - sure to become a family favourite
Cheesy hot cross buns
The traditional Easter bread gets a savoury spin with cheddar and Parmesan. Serve warm with homemade soup
Hot cross bun ring with spiced honey butter
Make these cinnamon-spiced fruit buns into a pretty centrepiece for your Easter table, and serve with a sweet butter
Hot cross bread & lemon pudding
Use up your leftover fruit buns in this sumptuous spin on traditional bread and butter pudding - a great spring bake
Spiced hot cross buns
Make the most of the long Easter weekend and fill the house with the smell of spiced buns baking
Hot cross muffin buns
Try this light and spicy version of everyone's favourite Easter treat
Chocolate & tropical fruit hot cross buns
Want something a little different from your Easter bake? This easy recipe is packed with boozy rum-soaked fruit and dark chocolate for an indulgent treat
Double choc hot cross buns
An indulgent twist on a traditional Easter treat. If you're a chocolate orange fan, add some zest to the dry dough and soak the raisins in orange juice