Chookies' Hot Cross Buns

[snappy]

I just made a batch of these for lunch and they are delicious! I'm like Hally, I didn't bother with the cross or sugar syrup and they wee so easy to make.

Thanks for the recipe Chookie!

[achookwoman]

Snappy,  glad you liked them.  If you want to freeze and the reheat them,  it is best not to glaze them.

[snappy]

Thanks for that tip chookie! I do plan on freezing some for Mr 5's lunchbox.

[Halex]

Made these again today

210 fan forced 12 mins, perfect.

H

[achookwoman]

Hally,  glad you worked it out.  Our ovens are all different.  Also good to get it sorted before Easter.

I had a look at Bakers Delight H X B today and they were quite dark.

[judydawn]

Chookie, I'm not keen on a sugar glaze on hot cross buns, I find it too sticky -  how would an egg wash go instead? Would it make the tops shine?

[achookwoman]

Judy,  the egg wash is usually put on before baking and tends to make the bread or bun darker.  You could try brushing with oil,  but this might make them darker also.  Egg white might also work .  I will experiment.    It is the yolk that makes it dark and if you want a dark crust you can brush with an egg plus 1 extra yolk.

[judydawn]

Oh, I have no trouble with a dark top - you'll hear the excitement from there Chookie when I bake a batch that look like yours

[judydawn]

Made these again today

210 fan forced 12 mins, perfect.

H

[Halex]

Thanks for posting photo JD.

The 3 of us all say these are the best  hot x buns we have eaten.

Not going to get away with buying hot x buns again.

H

[achookwoman]

Hally's,  these look absolutely beautiful.  I love it when members take an original recipe and make it even better.

[JulieO]

Now I feel like Hot Cross Buns 

Will try this version very soon. 

[fundj&e]

if i did not add  the dried fruits, would i need to add more flour, cookie ?

[Halex]

Thanks chookie,
I still think yours look better

Uni, i didnt add the cranberries, ds woukd have picked them out, didnt alter anything just no cranberries.
I must say, once you have made these, theres no going back to bakers delight.

H

[achookwoman]

if i did not add  the dried fruits, would i need to add more flour, cookie ?

Very forgiving recipe.  Just add or take out what you wish.