Chookies' Hot Cross Buns

[courton]

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

[achookwoman]

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 .

[courton]

Thanks for your prompt response..will try using your suggestion closer to Easter...need to recover!!!!!

[Halex]

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.

H

[achookwoman]

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.

[Halex]

They look great yet again

H

[achookwoman]

I think yours look better ,  Hally.

[Halex]

I dont think so, but thank you, huge compliment

H

[dede]

Lol. They both look great. 😃

[Halex]

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

H

[achookwoman]

Hally ,  they look good.  You can use up to 300g of fruit.  make sure they double on the 2 nd. rise.

[Halex]

Only have 3 left.

Your recipe is just the best, thank you

H

[achookwoman]

Hally,  you really are rocking along with your baking.

[Halex]

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.

H

[meganjane]

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.