Honey Lemon Butter Recipe

Updated: Apr 3, 2021

We've used simple real food ingredients, blended together to create the perfect topping for our hot cross buns. These spiced sweet buns are an Easter favourite and have been given the Primal Alternative gluten and grain-free makeover with our delicious bake your own packet mix option! Here is the perfect whipped butter topping to compliment the fragrant smell of toasted cinnamon and spices hot from the oven!

Ingredients:

  • 110g of organic grass fed butter

  • 80g Local honey

  • Zest of 1 organic lemon

Method:

  • Chop the butter into cubes and drop into a bowl of lukewarm water.

  • Leave to warm for at least five minutes until really soft

  • Drain off the water and tip the butter, honey and lemon zest into a large bowl

  • Use a wooden spoon to beat until all is combined and the butter is creamy.

  • Use straight away or put into a ramekin and chill til needed

  • Toast your hot cross buns and spread liberally to enjoy!

We use our Primal Alternative bake your own hot cross buns mix for perfect gluten-free hot cross buns every time. What better way of marking the beginning of Spring and preparing for Easter than making Hot Cross Buns from scratch to share with your family and celebrate the rebirth of the world after winter!