Spiced Vanilla Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Name: Spiced Vanilla Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: For the Dough:; 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped; 2 1/2 ounces sugar (rounded 1/3 cup; 70g); 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) instant dry yeast, such as SAF; not RapidRise or active dry (more info here ); 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for table salt, use the same weight or half as much by volume); 12 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 1/3 cups, spooned; 340g); 3 ounces unsalted butter (6 tablespoons; 85g); 3 ounces cold milk, any percentage fat content (1/3 cup; 85g); 6 ounces cold plain Greek yogurt, any percentage fat content (2/3 cup; 170g); see note; 1 ounce store-bought or homemade candied orange peel (2 tablespoons; 30g); 2 ounces dried apricots or other light fruit (1/4 cup; 55g), cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 ounces dried cherries or other dark fruit (1/3 cup; 55g), cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg; For the Egg Wash:; 1 large egg yolk; 1 1/2 teaspoons heavy cream (1/4 ounce; 7ml); For the Frosting:; 4 ounces powdered sugar (about 1 cup; 115g), preferably organic; Pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon heavy cream (1/2 ounce; 15ml); 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract

Prep 45m

Cook 50m

Total 1h 35m

This Spiced Vanilla Hot Cross Buns recipe is a delightful twist on a classic Easter treat. With a combination of vanilla, spiced fruits, and a hint of citrus, these buns are perfect for the holiday season. Don't forget the sweet frosting on top for the perfect finishing touch.