Easy Hot Cross Muffins Recipe

Name: Easy Hot Cross Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; ¾ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon allspice; 1 cup milk; 1 lightly beaten egg; ½ cup melted & cooled butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon orange zest; ½ teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated; 1 cup currants; ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 1 ½ teaspoons orange juice or 1 ½ teaspoons water

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
¾ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon allspice
1 cup milk
1 lightly beaten egg
½ cup melted & cooled butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon orange zest
½ teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
1 cup currants
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 1 ½ teaspoons orange juice or 1 ½ teaspoons water

1
Heat oven to 375 and prepare pans.
2
In bowl combine the first 6 ingredients.
3
In separate bowl, stir together remaining ingredients except currants.
4
Add dry mixture to wet mixture until just combined; stir in currants.
5
Spoon into tins.
6
Bake 15-20 minutes or until done.
7
Allow them to cool 5 minutes before removing muffins from pans.
8
To make the glaze: Combine ingredients, then drizzle over each muffin to form a cross.

713

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, ¾ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Easy Hot Cross Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Hot Cross Muffins

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