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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #30 on: January 21, 2012, 06:30:45 am »
oooh choc chip, ok that will be the next attempt, yum! I am trying to figure out how to insert an image so I can show you my HCB's!

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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #31 on: January 21, 2012, 06:57:35 am »
Brilliant minds think alike.!!!!!!  A neighbour has asked for some bread making lessons.   I thought I would show her No Fuss Rolls and Hot X Buns.  I think the secret to the buns is the extra yeast,,  that is 4 teaspoonsful.  As we like plenty of fruit, it should add up to 300g.  This same recipe can be made into a fruit loaf. Make sure you do the double rise.  Easy.  Love the variations.  Make your own peel , nothing like the rubbish they sell in the shops.

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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #32 on: January 21, 2012, 07:06:55 am »
achookwoman, how do you make your own peel?

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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #33 on: January 21, 2012, 07:12:38 am »
achookwoman, how do you make your own peel?

It is a bit of a process ,  but I do it once a year and freeze it.  Start saving orange and lemon peel now,  in the fridge in a plastic bag.6 from oranges and 3 from lemons.  I will post a recipe in the non TMX section when I have a moment.  Probably mid next week.

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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #34 on: January 21, 2012, 07:28:41 am »
thank you! :)

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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #35 on: January 21, 2012, 08:51:53 am »
achookwoman, how do you make your own peel?

It is a bit of a process ,  but I do it once a year and freeze it.  Start saving orange and lemon peel now,  in the fridge in a plastic bag.6 from oranges and 3 from lemons.  I will post a recipe in the non TMX section when I have a moment.  Probably mid next week.
Oh yes please I detest the store bought stuff :(
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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #36 on: January 21, 2012, 02:00:54 pm »
I know what chookie is like  ;D once she finds a good recipe she just sticks with it and doesn't find the need to try another.
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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #37 on: January 21, 2012, 08:28:07 pm »
CP,  true to some extent.  Call it a character flaw.  But I find it easy when I am teaching people to make bread.  Some things work every time.  I get my challenge from sour dough.  A real test of skill, experience and character.  When I find a fool proof recipe , such as your Cream Puffs,  why look further.?


 
I know what chookie is like  ;D once she finds a good recipe she just sticks with it and doesn't find the need to try another.



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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #38 on: January 22, 2012, 11:40:01 pm »
Home made Hot x buns, will have to give these a go when we back. We all love them, ds loves easter for the buns.

Thanks for all the tips.

H :)
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« Reply #39 on: January 23, 2012, 08:44:07 am »
I made the hot cross buns from the Robo Gourmet app today and they are really delicious. Very happy with the results.
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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #40 on: January 23, 2012, 11:28:51 pm »
I bought this app, but its gone!!!!

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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #41 on: January 23, 2012, 11:30:21 pm »
Dede, so pleased that you liked this recipe as it is actually mine.  It has been changed a little so that it looks different.  For example, the yeast measurement  of 4 teaspoons of yeast is the same as 1 tablespoon.  I am not impressed.

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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #42 on: January 23, 2012, 11:36:01 pm »
Ooohh chookie, thats bad, have you put the recipe on here.

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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #43 on: January 24, 2012, 12:31:44 am »
Hally, it is on my Blog.  Not listed under Easter recipes.  Probably under Bread.  Can't check now , off to Melb. For a couple of days.  Will post under Easter when I get back.

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Re: Hot Cross Buns - which recipe to use?
« Reply #44 on: January 24, 2012, 12:47:42 am »
Thanks chookie

Have a great trip to melbourne

Hallyx

Bonus, just looked on your blog and saw spicy corriander chicken, FABULOUS ;D
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