Quick No-Yeast Hot Cross Buns (Greek Yogurt Buns)
Calories: 10
Adjust Servings Here: 10 Buns
Description
Quick and easy 30 minute hot cross buns made with Greek yogurt and no yeast. These soft, lightly spiced buns are perfect when you want hot cross buns fast without waiting for dough to rise.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 250 g (2 cups) All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- ¼ tsp Baking soda
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg (optional)
Wet ingredients
- 50 g (¼ cup) Sugar
- 240 g (1 cup) Greek yogurt
- 1 large Egg
- 40 g (3 tbsp) Melted butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Add In
- ½ cup Raisins or currants I used both
- 1 tsp Orange zest (optional) optional
Flour Paste
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 tbsp water
Plus
- ½ Egg + 2 tbsp Milk for eggwash (optional for color)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan - Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C. Line a baking tray or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients - In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and spices. Whisk well so everything is evenly combined.250 g All-purpose flour, 2 tsp Baking powder, ¼ tsp Baking soda, ¼ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Cinnamon, ¼ tsp Nutmeg (optional), 50 g Sugar
- Add the wet ingredients - Add the Greek yogurt and melted butter or oil to the bowl. If you are using raisins or currants, add them now as well.240 g Greek yogurt, 1 large Egg, 40 g Melted butter, 1 tsp Vanilla, ½ cup Raisins or currants, 1 tsp Orange zest (optional)
- Make the dough - Mix with a spoon or spatula until the dough starts to come together. Then use your hands to gently bring it into a soft dough. If it feels too sticky, add a little extra flour, one tablespoon at a time. Do not overwork it.
- Shape the buns - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 8 or 10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place them on the prepared baking tray.
- Egg wash - Brush the buns with egg wash.½ Egg + 2 tbsp Milk
- Add the cross - If making a flour paste cross, mix flour and water until smooth and pipe the cross over each bun before baking.¼ cup flour, 3 tbsp water
- Bake - Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until the buns are puffed and lightly golden.
- Finish the buns - Brush the warm buns with melted butter, apricot jam, maple syrup, or honey if you want a shiny finish.
The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you
Did you make this recipe? Share it with me.Tag @veenaazmanov_kitchen on instagram or #hashtag it #veenaazmanovkitchen