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Home » Desserts » Donuts & Pastries » Easy Homemade Hot Cross Scones

Easy Homemade Hot Cross Scones

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published March 10, 2019 By Rosemary 17 Comments

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Easy Homemade Hot Cross Scones,  all the amazing flavours of the traditional Easter Hot Cross Bun. These are the perfect, easy and delicious answer. So good, everyone will love them.

hot cross scones on a wire rack

Hot Cross Scones

I love scones, and the Italian loves scones! Scones are my breakfast dream come true. And since hot cross buns are not available in Italy, I knew I had to make something close to those amazing yeast buns.

I had actually planned on making the Traditional Hot Cross Buns but I got side tracked, my camera broke and knew I would not have time.

hot scones how to make mixing in a bowl making the dough

So after reading an article on how popular Hot Cross Scones were in England, I decided to dress up a scone recipe I had and loved to create an Easter Scone.

Scones are a favourite in our house, although I have to admit there are only a few of us that like raisins. But if you are going to eat Hot Cross Scones you have to add raisins. Ok I guess you don’t have to!

hot cross scones dough rolled and cut

What is a Scone?

  • There are basically two different types of scones, British and American.
  • When making the American scone the fat is mixed very minimal.
  • American scones also have a higher ratio of fat-to-flour than British scones do.
  • A British scone has less butter and less sugar, because once a scone is baked then you spread it with either a good dollop of butter or jam.
  • British scones are usually plain with no add ins, except maybe the occasional raisin or currant scone.

hot cross scones one on a paper

How to Plump Raisins before Baking

Raisins or currents should be plumped up before baking, it’s very easy just place them in a bowl and pour boiling water to cover, let them sit for about 15 minutes.

After the time has passed pat them dry.

These scones are basically the American type of scone. Next on my list is to make a traditional British Scone.

How to make Hot Cross Scones

  1. Stir the dry ingredients together.
  2. Cut in the butter until you have coarse crumbs.
  3. Then stir in the raisins or currents.
  4. Beat the egg and cream and then mix into the dry ingredients just until combined.
  5. Knead the dough on a flat surface a few times to bring it together.
  6. Pat the dough until it is one inch thick.
  7. With a round cookie cutter cut into rounds and place on a cookie sheet.
  8. Brush with a little milk and bake.
  9. Make a cross on the cooled scones with a simple icing sugar glaze.

hot cross scone on a paper

More Delicious Scones or Biscuits you may enjoy!

Maple Glazed Brown Sugar Cinnamon Scones

Half and Half Scones

Homemade No Pectin Strawberry Jam and Best Biscuits

The Best Cranberry Scones

 

If you usually make Hot Cross Buns, then I think you should give these Hot Cross Scones a try. Be sure to let me know if you do. Enjoy!up close hot cross scone

hot cross scone on a paper

Homemade Easy Hot Cross Scones

Rosemary Molloy
Hot Cross Scones,  all the amazing flavours of traditional Easter Hot Cross Buns. These are the perfect, easy & delicious answer. 
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scones
Calories 332 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

HOT CROSS SCONE DOUGH

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • zest 1/2 orange
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 5 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants

SUGAR GLAZE

  • 1/2 cup icing / powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons milk (more or less depending on the thickness)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C), line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl add the raisins and cover with boiling water, let sit for 15-20 minutes, then drain and towel dry.

HOT CROSS SCONE DOUGH

  • In a medium bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, zest and cinnamon.
  • Cut in the butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Then stir in the raisins (drained and dried well).
  • Beat the egg and cream until well blended then stir into the flour mixture, just until combined.
  • Move the dough to a flat surface and gently knead a few times until smooth.  Pat the dough until it is one inch thick, then cut out rounds with a small round cookie cutter.
  • Place rounds on the prepared cookie sheet, brush with a little milk and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.  Let cool before adding the glaze.

SUGAR GLAZE

  • In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla and milk (depending on how thick you want it add more or less milk.  With a spoon or pastry bag form a cross on each cooled scone.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 575IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 1.9mg
Keyword hot cross buns, hot cross scones
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Updated from March 31, 2018.

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    1. Lucia says

      March 5, 2022 at 4:42 am

      5 stars
      We love this recipe! The aroma in the kitchen was fantastic.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        March 5, 2022 at 3:32 pm

        Hi Lucia, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed them. Take care.

        Reply
    2. Michele says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      Hello
      These look lovely…can buttermilk be used here rather than cream??
      Grazie
      Michele

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        February 9, 2021 at 4:52 pm

        Hi Michele, well buttermilk is more acidic and has less fat than cream. I have never used it in these but if you wanted to try let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    3. Margaret says

      January 30, 2021 at 10:31 pm

      5 stars
      These were so good. My husband loves hot cross buns so I thought I’d try this. Didn’t have heavy cream so did a substitute of milk plus 1/4 c melted butter. The other addition was 1/4 c citrus peel and then only 1/4 c currants
      . We both liked them and will be making again. Thank you. Oh I don’t like icing on my scone so I left it off.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        February 1, 2021 at 8:04 pm

        Hi Margaret, thanks so much, glad you both enjoyed them. Take care.

        Reply
    4. Luisa Bellissimo says

      August 28, 2020 at 5:04 am

      5 stars
      I love scones. I will definitely make them very soon.
      I just love your site!
      Thanks for all the great and truly authentic Italian recipes!
      A fellow Canadian in Woodbridge, Ontario!
      Please come visit when you’re in TO!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        August 30, 2020 at 11:33 am

        Hi Luisa, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed them. Glad you like the recipes also. Thanks I will have to visit Woodbridge. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Saffron says

      April 18, 2020 at 4:00 am

      5 stars
      Simply the best. I didn’t do the crosses & soaked the fruit in a little wine. Fantastic. Thank you

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 18, 2020 at 5:41 pm

        Hi Saffron, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed them. Take care.

        Reply
    6. Anne B says

      April 11, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Loved the flavor! A great recipe!! I made a few revisions:
      Doubled the amount of orange zest
      I didn’t have cream so used oat milk
      Used almond extract in the sugar glaze because I didn’t have vanilla

      Loved the result:)

      Reply
    7. Nellie Tracy says

      March 31, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      These are insanely good! My family and I are all obsessed!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 1, 2018 at 12:10 am

        Thanks Nellie, so glad you liked them. Happy Easter.

        Reply
    8. Brandi says

      March 31, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      These are going to be so perfect for Easter brunch. This recipe is so easy to follow. I can’t wait to make it.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 1, 2018 at 12:16 am

        Hi Brandi, thanks so much I hope you enjoy them. Have a wonderful Easter.

        Reply
    9. Linda says

      March 31, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      What an absolutely fabulous idea! My family has a soft spot for hot cross buns but I adore scones and just have to try these out! Love the drizzle of icing on them too!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 1, 2018 at 12:18 am

        Hi Linda, thanks so much, I hope you enjoy them and yes we loved them. Have a Happy Easter.

        Reply

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