Good Friday is an important and emotional day for people of Christian religion. It is believed that on this day Jesus Christ was crucified. Therefore, it is considered the day of sacrifice of Jesus Christ and Christians remember his sacrifice by going to church. By the way, many food items are also prepared in homes on this occasion. Hot cross bun is also one of these. In this food item, a cross is made on the bun i.e. cake. It is not just a sweet but a symbol of sacrifice, remembrance and reverence. This shows the real meaning of Good Friday.
The tradition of making hot cross buns on this day is years old. Although other things are made on this occasion, but Hot Cross Bun is definitely made on this day. In this article we are going to tell you its recipe. Also know some special things related to Hot Cross Bun made on Good Friday…
Why is Good Friday celebrated? Why Good Friday is Celebrated
It is said that about 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ advised people to be kind, love and follow the path of God. He was influencing people through his propaganda but some religious and political people were not liking it. Some people calling themselves contractors of religion accused him and he was arrested. The process by which Jesus was crucified and died is called Crucifixion.
This cross was carried to him on the day he was sentenced to death. Later, after making him lie down on it, nails were put on his hands and feet. He was hung on the cross like this for a long time. Despite this cruelty happening to him, he said, O God, forgive them because they do not know what they are doing.
After all, why is it called Good Friday despite being cruel, this question often arises. Actually, the meaning of Gud here is holy, great and auspicious. It is said that Jesus’ sacrifice was to liberate humanity from sins, hence this day is considered good.
How to make hot cross bun at home. How to make Hot Cross Buns at Home
The cross on this sweet reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. At the same time, religious importance is also attached to the spices used in it. Before the burial of the body of Jesus Christ, fragrant things were prepared in which many spices like cinnamon and nutmeg were also used. They are also used in making hot cross buns. Talking about the history of sweets, it started in England during the medieval period.
Material: For this you will need flour, cup sugar, teaspoon dry yeast, cup lukewarm milk, butter (soft), teaspoon cinnamon powder, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder, raisins or tutti-frutti and a pinch of salt.
To make the cross, you will need some flour and water and for the glaze, you will need 2 spoons of honey or sugar syrup.
Make this sweet like this
- First of all, the yeast has to be activated, for this take lukewarm milk in a vessel and soak the yeast in it until foam forms.
- Now after taking flour in a bowl, add salt and other spice powders to it.
- Now add yeast milk and butter into it. Knead its dough and cover it with a wet cloth and leave it in a warm place.
- Now make small balls of it and keep it in a baking tray. During this time, also make a cross on it.
- Bake these buns on heat at 180 degrees Celsius. When it is cooked, spread sugar syrup on it. Your hot cross buns are ready.