What can i use insted of yeast for hot cross buns?
Although using yeast is best, you can use baking soda and lemon juice. Add all ingredients according to the recipe, then add in equal parts of baking soda and lemon juice to equal the amount of yeast called for in the recipe. Bake as usual. Some tips are that dough doesn’t need rise time when using yeast substitute. The baking soda and lemon juice need to be added last for the reaction to work properly and always use fresh baking soda.
