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#hotcrossbuns

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I’m attempting to bake proper hot cross buns for the first time. It’s one of the things I miss most since leaving the UK, just being able to buy them in the supermarket!

Some US stores sell something they call “hot cross buns” but THE BUNS ARE A LIE!! 🤮 Not the same thing at all!

Third time’s a charm!

This time I added the milk and butter mixture while it was still warm (~45C instead of ~35C). The dough was a bit stickier, and it proved a lot quicker!

Working with COLD choc chips was definitely the right idea. Much easier to shape the dough.

For some reason the dough doesn’t pass the windowpane test even after 8 minutes of #Thermomix kneading. Not sure if that’s to do with the composition of the dough? Oh well. I know they taste good 😜

#HotCrossBuns #Baking #Chocolate

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If the Easter Bunny is coming this weekend, that means it's time for my Hot Cross Bunnies. They can get interesting looking as they bake, but that's part of their charm. Whether you want to bake bunnies or regular buns, my recipe's included.

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Cardamom Addict. Again.Hot Cross BunniesBy Jasmine Mangalaseril