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Plate of beautifully glazed stout hot cross buns stacked naturally, some buns partially opened revealing their fluffy interior with currants, served on an ordinary table setting.

Stout Hot Cross Buns

These Stout Hot Cross Buns are rich, soft, and spiced to perfection. With bold notes from dark beer and a traditional fruit-studded interior, they're perfect for Easter or cozy baking days.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup stout beer room temperature
  • 0.5 cup milk warm
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup raisins or currants

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Add stout, milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough until smooth, then fold in raisins or currants.
  • Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Shape into buns, place on a baking sheet, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes. Pipe crosses and glaze if desired.

Notes

Calories: 230 kcal
Protein: 5g
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 9g
Keyword Easter baking, hot cross buns, spiced buns, stout bread, stout hot cross buns