Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that's studded with currants and flavored with a gentle mix of warm spices and a hint of citrus.

Bourbon-plumped currants enhance the flavor of hot cross buns for Easter This recipe mostly sticks to tradition but amps up the flavor.

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for hot cross buns studded with bourbon-plumped currants.

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for hot cross buns studded with bourbon-plumped currants. (Milk Street via AP) ...

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for hot cross buns studded with bourbon-plumped currants. (Milk Street via AP) ...

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for hot cross buns studded with bourbon-plumped currants. (Milk Street via AP) Joe Murphy/AP ...