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Close-up of freshly baked glossy stout hot cross buns on a cooling rack, showcasing their perfect golden crust and fluffy texture.

Perfect Stout-Infused Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Mary McQueen
  • Delightfully soft, perfectly spiced stout-infused hot cross buns that are easy to make at home. Enjoy this flavorful twist on a classic treat any time of the year.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Baking, Bread, Desserts
Cuisine British, Irish
Servings 12
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 bottle stout beer
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp yeast
  • ½ cup dried currants
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
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  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, yeast, spices, sugar, and zest in a bowl
  • Add eggs, stout beer, and butter, knead into soft dough
  • Fold currants into dough, allow dough to rise 1 hour
  • Form dough into buns, add cross decoration
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  • Bake at 375°F for 20 min until golden brown
Keyword stout hot cross buns