I had a go at making Hot Cross Buns yesterday using dough from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. I made a batch of white bread dough and added a few tablespoons of sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon (couldn't find the mixed spice) and choc chips as I really don't like sultanas. Nothing was measured - just added until it looked, smelt and tasted right. When it came to baking I put 8 small balls of dough in my baking tray and cooked them for about 20 minutes. No crosses as I just couldn't be bothered. When they were out of the oven I glazed them with really good apricot jam. Perfect - I see more of them being made (and eaten) this week.
uh, looks very yummy. great for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteoh yes the choc chips are a must...
ReplyDeleteI bet they smell wonderful
ReplyDeleteyikes I HAVE to get that book!
ReplyDeleteyum! my mom and i make these for easter every year. can't wait.
ReplyDeleteThey look fabulous. I have the book on its way. I wish I had it sent airmail.
ReplyDeleteWow looks good......only experts can just add ingredients by looking, smelling and tasting, I will never know when it is just right.
ReplyDeleteThis is making me hungry! Looks yummy. :D
ReplyDeleteYUM! I can almost smell them from here...
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious! I'm going to have a go at Hot Cross Buns this year, then I can add as much fruit as I want. They never seem to have enough for my liking!
ReplyDeleteooh, yummo! your girls love their hats don't they? you've made quite a few over the years from memory.
ReplyDeleteyummo! they look great!
ReplyDeleteyum I'm a huge fan of home made hot cross buns but the last few years have been so busy or pregnant to make them....there was a good recipe for chocolate hot cross buns in the sunday paper so I might get all the ingredients tomorrow!
ReplyDeletemmmmmmmmm
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