Soft and Delicious Hot Cross Buns (Belizean Creole Bun)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan with butter or cooking spray.

In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in the raisins, coconut flakes, ginger, cloves, and orange zest.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

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