Hot Cross Buns have always been an Easter favorite in my family! The citrus twist and the dried fruit make it a perfect sweet treat for the holiday.
Vegan Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are an Easter classic – but who says you can’t enjoy them year round!
Ingredients
Bun Recipe:
- 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup plant based milk
- 1/5 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegan margarine or oil
- 1 flax egg 1 tbs ground flax, 3 tbs water
- 2 oranges
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 3.5 cups flour or gluten free flour blend
- 1 bag craisins or raisins
Frosting Recipe:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-3 tsp plant based milk
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and water. Add in the yeast and let sit until frothy.
- Add in butter, flax egg, orange zest, and spices. Combine.
- Add in the flour and mix until it becomes a sticky dough. Grease the bowl and cover with a towel, let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Turn out on a floured surface and knead the dough.Add in cranberries or raisins. Knead dough until well incorporated.
- Cut the dough into hunks and roll into small balls, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Cover with a towel and set in a warm place, let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Brush the buns with butter and bake for 20 minutes (or until golden brown).
- While the buns are baking, mix the powdered sugar and plant based milk together in a small bowl.
- After you pull the buns out of the oven and let them cool to room temperature, use a piping bag or ziploc bag with a corner cut off to draw crosses on the buns in icing.