Hot Crust Bun - Help??

[Nik2WIN]

I've posted this here since its a yeasted bun, kinda like a bread ...

I made some hot crust bun dough around lunchtime - I didn't think it seemed wet enough but I thought I'd trust the process but it hasn't risen one millimeter.  I've decided that the problem is due to not enough water so my question is, can I re-knead with a bit more water and "rescue it"?

TIA

Nik

[Katya]

I'm not an expert on these matters but I'm not sure lack of liquid would cause the dough not to rise.  It is more likely that the yeast hasn't been activated so if you were to add some warm water it may do the trick.    Have you used any of the same yeast before?   

[Nik2WIN]

No, the yeast was the same as I used in my bread, which was great.  I added some water which made no difference.  I'm not sure whether to bin it or use it as rock cakes 

Sometimes you just never find out what went wrong

Nik

[Nik2WIN]

Its rising - very, very slooooowly.

The dough certainly won't be ready to cook tonight so I'm going to have to put it outside/in the fridge to slow the rise down even further so I can shape them tomorrow!

Wonder if I forgot the sugar ...?

Nik

[achookwoman]

Nic. , hot cross buns do rise more slowly than normal bread.   However it would seem that there is something wrong here.  You have nothing to loose by putting it in the fridge overnight or if it is cool where you live, just leave it on the bench.    I have found that for a quicker rise it is best to add the fruit after the first rise.  Good luck and let us know how you go.