Vegan Hot Cross Buns
Soft, spiced, and wonderfully fragrant, these Vegan Hot Cross Buns are a plant-based twist on the classic Easter treat. Filled with sweet raisins, zesty orange, and a blend of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these buns are irresistibly flavorful and perfect for celebrating springtime traditions. Made with almond milk and coconut oil, they deliver the same pillowy texture you'd expect—sans any dairy or eggs. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all levels. Whether served warm for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, these homemade buns make a festive and delicious vegan delight that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 50 grams Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 300 ml Unsweetened almond milk
- 75 grams Coconut oil (melted)
- 100 grams Raisins
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gently heat the almond milk until warm (not hot) and then stir in the melted coconut oil.
Add the almond milk mixture to the flour mixture and mix until a dough starts to form.
Add the raisins and orange zest to the dough, and knead it on a floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 even pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
Place the balls onto a lined baking sheet with an inch of space between them and cover again with a damp cloth. Allow them to rise for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until they are puffed up.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
To make the cross mixture, combine the powdered sugar with water to form a thick paste. Use a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner snipped off to pipe the crosses onto the top of each bun.
Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Allow the buns to cool on a rack before serving. Enjoy your vegan hot cross buns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.6 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.7 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2587 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 622.9 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.4 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 1532 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
