As if hot cross buns aren’t delicious enough, this recipe takes them to the next level! A combination of hot cross buns, berries, and French toast – perfect for a family Easter breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 150g mixed frozen berries (your choice)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 6 hot cross buns
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 40ml skimmed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp sunflower spread (or butter)
- Icing sugar for dusting
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 4.
- Mix the berries with 1.5 tbsp maple syrup.
- Cut a slit into one side of each hot cross bun to make a pocket and divide the berries between them.
- Mix the eggs, milk, vanilla, ½ tbsp maple syrup and cinnamon together, then carefully soak each side of the hot cross bun in the mixture.
- Melt the spread in a medium frying pan over a medium heat and fry the hot cross buns for a minute on each side until golden.
- Transfer them to a baking try and bake for 8-10 minutes until they are piping hot in the middle. Drizzle with the remaining maple syrup, dust with icing sugar and serve warm.
Serves 6
Fancy making your own hot cross buns? Try our easy peasy recipe: Overnight Hot Cross Buns.