10 Classic Easter Recipes Straight from Grandma's Kitchen

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These soft, spiced buns are studded with raisins or currants and finished with a sweet icing cross on top. Served warm from the oven, they’re a cozy nod to tradition and perfect with a pat of butter or a cup of tea. Warm, fragrant, and a little nostalgic—these buns bring comforting Easter charm to any spring gathering!

Ingredients (for 12 buns):

For the Buns:

• 3½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup warm milk
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup raisins or currants

For the Crosses:

• ½ cup flour
• 5–6 tbsp water
  

For the Glaze:

• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tsp milk

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, spices, and salt. Add warm milk, butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead in raisins. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
3. Divide into 12 rolls. Place on a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 min.
4. Mix flour and water to make a paste. Pipe a cross onto each bun.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 min. until golden.
6. Mix powdered sugar and milk for the glaze and drizzle over cooled buns.