Hot Cross Bun Fruity French Toast

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

1. Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 4.
2. Mix the berries with 1.5 tbsp maple syrup.
3. Cut a slit into one side of each hot cross bun to make a pocket and divide the berries between them.
4. 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. 
5. 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.
6. 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.