Friday 30 March 2018

Hot Cross Buns


I spent some time baking today.  Making hot cross buns is a lengthy process, but so worthwhile.


I love hot cross buns and Good Friday is the only time that I make them.  To make good buns, it is necessary to allow the dough to rise three times, which takes up to three hours.


They were ready just in time for a cup of afternoon tea and a still-warm bun, fresh from the oven.  After a month of healthy eating, this was a welcome treat.  

Wishing you all a happy Easter.

6 comments:

  1. Your hot cross buns look delicious. Wishing you a Happy Easter:)

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    1. Thank you, Rosie. They are delicious. I used Mary Berry’s recipe and it worked perfectly. Marie x

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  2. YUM! Being sick for Easter weekend, there were no extras this year... we really missed our Hot Cross Buns. :/

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    1. Sorry to hear that you missed out on this Easter treat, Tracy. Hope you are feeling better now. Marie x

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  3. They look delish! I love Hot Cross Buns too, but I bought mine in M&S. xox

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    1. You can’t beat M & S. They used to have food stores here, but closed them years ago and I really missed being able to buy treats. There’s been talk of them reopening, but I suspect that is just a rumour and they certainly wouldn’t open one around here! Marie x

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