Eggless Easter Special Buns (Hot Cross Buns – Pure Vegetarian)
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Eggless Easter Special Buns (Hot Cross Buns – Pure Vegetarian)

About this Recipe

Soft, fluffy, lightly spiced Easter buns with a signature cross on top—made completely eggless and pure vegetarian. These buns are mildly sweet, aromatic, and perfect for festive mornings with tea or coffee. Simple pantry ingredients, beginner-friendly steps, and absolutely delicious!

Cooking Steps

8 steps
1

Activate Yeast: In warm milk, add sugar and yeast . Mix gently and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.

2

Prepare Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, cinnamon. Add yeast mixture, butter, vanilla, and mix. Knead into a soft dough (8–10 minutes). Add raisins and knead lightly.

3

First Rise: Cover and let it rest in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours. Dough should double in size.

4

Shape the Buns: Punch down dough. Divide into equal small balls. Place on baking tray with space between them.

5

Second Rise: Cover and rest again for 30–40 minutes

6

Make the Cross: Mix flour + water to form thick paste. Fill in piping bag or spoon. Draw cross on each bun.

7

Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.

8

Glaze: Heat sugar + water until slightly sticky Brush on warm buns for shine

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Samay
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About this Recipe

Soft, fluffy, lightly spiced Easter buns with a signature cross on top—made completely eggless and pure vegetarian. These buns are mildly sweet, aromatic, and perfect for festive mornings with tea or coffee. Simple pantry ingredients, beginner-friendly steps, and absolutely delicious!

Dietary Needs

Vegetarian

Ingredients

12 items
all-purpose flour (maida)
2 cup
sugar
2 tsp
dry yeast
1 tbsp
warm milk ( not hot )
1/2 cup
butter (or neutral oil)
2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
cinnamon powder (optional but festive)
1/2 tsp
raisins or mixed dry fruits
1/4 tsp
vanilla essence
1 tsp
flour for For the Cross (Top Paste)
3 tsp
tbsp water (to make smooth paste)
2 tsp
sugar for glaze
2 tsp

Recipe Author

Samay
Samay

Passionate recipe creator sharing delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes.

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