Make PERFECT Hot Cross Buns with Sourdough starter and Yudane at Home

Learn how to make perfect hot cross buns at home using a sourdough starter and the Yudane method in this easy tutorial! Perfect for Easter or any time of year.

🥖 How to Make Soft, Flavorful Hot Cross Buns with Sourdough Starter!
We make a two-stage levain, add a yudane (water roux), and create a dough that stands up to butter and eggs.
Soft, fluffy, and oh-so-tasty—these hot cross buns are perfect for Easter or any occasion!

🔸 What you’ll learn in this video:
・How to make levain from a liquid sourdough starter
・The process of creating a sweet levain and why it's important
・The benefits of adding yudane to the dough
・Tips for kneading in butter and achieving the perfect dough texture
・How to pipe a perfect cross pattern on top
・The joy of enjoying freshly baked hot cross buns ✨

🥰 There's something special about homemade bread, even with a few slightly imperfect shapes—it just makes them all the more lovable.
My husband couldn’t wait to try them fresh out of the oven, and honestly, neither could I! This deliciousness is something I want you to experience too.

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📩 If you try making them, please leave a comment with your thoughts, questions, or ideas for variations! I'd love to hear from you.

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00:00 creating a sweet levain and why it's important
02:30 The benefits of adding yudane to the dough
03:02 Tips for kneading in butter and achieving the perfect dough texture
10:23 shaping hot cross buns
12:26 How to pipe a perfect cross pattern on top
15:38 The joy of enjoying freshly baked hot cross buns