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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #30 on: February 12, 2012, 04:32:11 am »
Yikes! Have just taken out these buns after being in the oven at 220 for 21 mins and they are burnt...next time I should try it for 15 mins

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #31 on: February 12, 2012, 04:43:33 am »
Courton,  that is awful.!!! I have just done a test run on these for the cooking class i am doing next Friday.  I cooked them at 200 FF which is about 220 without fan.  20 mins,  turning them around after 10 mins.  Try 200 for 15 mins and then give them another 5 mins. if they do not look cooked.  I also brushed them with egg wash,  for Judy,  as she doesn't like the sticky.  Didn't make them much darker.  I have taken a photo ,  will post later as camera has gone flat.  Please have another go as these are just the best buns.  ( I know I shouldn't say that.)  Let me know how you go .

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #32 on: February 12, 2012, 04:52:27 am »
Thanks for your prompt response..will try using your suggestion closer to Easter...need to recover!!!!!

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #33 on: February 12, 2012, 05:20:55 am »
My first batch were not good, but my 2nd lot at 210 fan forced 12 mins perfect, just keep an eye on them.

Yes they are the best.

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« Last Edit: February 12, 2012, 06:36:54 am by Hally »
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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #34 on: February 12, 2012, 06:44:17 am »
These are the non TMX Hot Cross Buns.  Same recipe ,  but made by hand.  Brushed with egg wash.  They were massive,  think I will make 15 next time.

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #35 on: February 12, 2012, 06:45:12 am »
They look great yet again

H :)
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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #36 on: February 12, 2012, 06:48:07 am »
I think yours look better ,  Hally. ;D

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #37 on: February 12, 2012, 06:51:33 am »
I dont think so, but thank you, huge compliment ;D

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #38 on: February 12, 2012, 10:01:22 pm »
Lol. They both look great. 😃
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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #39 on: February 28, 2012, 05:37:12 am »
I made another batch today.

I didn't use any other fruit but sultanas, I think I was a little heavy handed with them 200g. I am sure they will taste good ;D

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« Last Edit: February 28, 2012, 05:38:48 am by Hally »
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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #40 on: February 28, 2012, 06:03:46 am »
Hally ,  they look good.  You can use up to 300g of fruit.  make sure they double on the 2 nd. rise.

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #41 on: February 28, 2012, 11:47:01 am »
Only have 3 left.

Your recipe is just the best, thank you ;D

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #42 on: February 28, 2012, 08:22:36 pm »
Hally,  you really are rocking along with your baking.

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #43 on: February 28, 2012, 10:34:34 pm »
Chookie, thanks. Yes when I started making bread about 8 months ago, I thought  goodness what a lot of effort, now it would be rare for me to buy a loaf.

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Re: Chookies' Hot Cross Buns
« Reply #44 on: February 29, 2012, 01:00:13 am »
I'm going to try these today, thanks chookie.
Hally if you put them in a smaller tin to that they are close together, they'll join up and will rise up instead of out.
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