Homemade EASY Vegan Hot Cross Buns
Bake soft and fluffy Homemade EASY Vegan Hot Cross Buns, a plant-based twist on the classic spiced sweet buns. These vegan hot cross buns are perfect for Easter, spring baking, or cozy homemade treats.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm plant-based milk almond, soy, or oat
- ¼ cup vegan butter melted
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins or currants
- Zest of 1 orange
- For the cross:
- ¼ cup flour
- Water to make a paste
- Optional glaze:
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm plant milk, yeast, and a little sugar; let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add yeast mixture and melted vegan butter; mix to form a dough.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Add raisins and orange zest while kneading.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 pieces.
- Shape into buns and place in a baking dish.
- Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour and water to form paste; pipe crosses on buns.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Brush with warm apricot glaze if desired.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to activate yeast.
- Do not skip the second rise for best texture.
- Avoid adding too much flour while kneading.
- Best served warm or lightly toasted.