Hot Cross Buns are a treat at Easter, even though they are now sold all year round. The spicy fruit buns have a dense quality, delicious with butter inside. The crosses on the top signify the religious connection from centuries ago.
Last year, Julie tried making some, and the resulting buns were delicious.
Today, she has tweaked the recipe, and achieved a really professional finish, with the added bonus that her home-made buns are so much tastier than any bought in shops.
I can’t wait to try some once they cool down a bit!
beetleypete 
Gosh, they look yummy!! đ
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They were delicious, Dina.
Love from Beetley, Pete and Ollie. X
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Simply delicious! :-)) xx Michael
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I can confirm that they were, Michael. (Only one left)
Best wishes, Pete.
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:-)) xx
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Very nice especially with butter as they should be eaten đ x
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Yes, we had real butter with them, Carol. My wife gave some to our neighbours, but we still have one bun left! đ
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Half each then? Or is it going to be like the last rolo? lol đ x
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Julie can have it. đ x
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I wish I could get some. They look amazing!
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They are spicy, fruity, and delicious, Shaily! đ
Best wishes, Pete.
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They look lovely. I’m not one for baking, but I like eating them.
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It took her 4 hours to prepare them and cook them, but they were delicious! đ
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wow, I couldn’t ever imagine spending 4 hours baking, lol. I’m sure Sam would scoff the lot anyway.
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Julie gave some to the neighbours, we ate three each during the day, and have some left in a box. đ
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They look great!
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Just as I like them, Rich. A bit ‘heavy’ in the middle, and not over-spiced! đ
I admit I ate three while they were super-fresh!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Those look amazing! đ
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Thanks, Alina. They tasted great too!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks !
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I love them. and love butter!
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Those buns and butter are a marriage made in Heaven, Beth. đ
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve seen seasonal buns on the beach. I hope you’re not cross with me for mentioning that. In any event (Easter, for example), they do look delicious! (The buns in the photo, not the ones on the beach. Although…)
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I suspect your beach buns are equally delicious, David! đ
Best wishes, Pete.
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I used to make my own when the kids were at home, now I refrain from baking because there is only the two of us to eat what I make. And we only ever use real butter. There is no better taste.
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We always have real butter in the house, but I never use it on sandwiches or toast. I keep it as a ‘treat’.
Julie gave 4 of the buns to our next door neighbours, and will probably give a couple more away. We will eat the rest over 2 days while they are fresh.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Our daughter makes divine hot cross buns.
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Glad to hear it, Peggy. The take a long time to prepare, but the taste is worth the effort.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Libby is an experienced baker and can almost make them with her eyes closed. Making a double batch today.
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Those look delicious!
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I had one earlier, still warm, and real butter. They are delicious indeed! đ
Best wishes, Pete.
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REAL BUTTER…I used it so little but when I do, it’s magical! I shot a TV pilot in my kitchen with two Chefs once and they had a three pound block of it sitting all day on the counter…
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We use it rarely, but sometimes it is the only thing to use. We also put it on cooked boiled potatoes, and crumpets and muffins.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Those look delicious đ
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I had one, and they are! đ
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These look and sound delicious, Pete.
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I can verify that they are both,. Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Don’t let the penguin spot those!!
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I won’t! Thanks, GP.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wow, Julie is talentedâŚ.do tell her I said so, Pete. It annoys me that the buns are available all year round. But home made wins out
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Thanks, Sue. It took her four hours to make 15 buns, but I will tell her waht you said.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good
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Homemade is always best.
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It is indeed, Darlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh man, I have not made these because my husband won’t eat fruit in bread. But I’m sure I could find someone to share them with? Yum
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They are gloriously tasty. I assure you! đ
Best wishes, Pete.
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They and sound delicious…..nothing smells better than a bread in the oven. chuq
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They smell great, chuq. Quite spicy, with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yummy….now I got have snack….LOL chuq
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Love hot cross buns, or hot cross bums as I used to call them when I was a boy…
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You would love these home-made ones, Jack. Shame you are so far away, or I would bring you a couple of them.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lovely thought Pete đ
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Iâm no cookâŚthough looks tasty.
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I cook, but don’t bake. They are very tasty indeed!
Best wishes, Pete.
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My expertise, if it can be called so, is in eating:-)
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They look delicious, Pete. Congratulations to Julie!
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Thanks, Maggie. I have eaten one, and can confirm deliciousness!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Lucky man!
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They look scrumptious Pete! I’d have one while it’s still warm with a spread of butter!
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Just wolfed one down, with real butter too! They are nice and ‘doughy’ inside, just how I like them. đ
Best wishes, Pete.
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