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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2003
Really good recipe. They turn out a little heavier than store bought HCB, but I'm an unexperienced breadmaker and have had this happen with other yeast breat recipes. Also, I didn't use a breadmaker(just kneeded for 5-10 minutes) Maybe they would end up fluffier if I used a breadmaker. I put a sweetdough cross on it as well instead of icing and found this to more like the store bought ones. I used 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup icing sugar, vanilla and 2 tsp or so milk to make it the desired consistancy. The second time I made them I tried putting the sweetdough in an empty milkbag with a small hole cut in the corner and piped the crosses on the buns. They definately taste better with cloves and allspice(1/2 tsp each) added. I also used raisons and found them fine.
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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2003
This recipe couldn't have been easier. I forgot to add the currants (raisins) before the end of the kneading cycle so I just mixed them in by hand and let the dough rise in a covered bowl. Like others have suggested, I'm going to add some candied fruit next time.
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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2002
My husband says that the traditional hot cross buns have a sweetened dough cross rather than an icing one, so I made a sweet dough out of an egg white, some confectioners sugar, all purpose flour and some vanilla and put it on after brusing the tops with the egg yolk mixture - turned out great! Our guests loved them and asked for the recipe!
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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2002
This is a great recipe! I added 2/3 cup of candied fruit and 1 teaspoon of Vanilla to original recipe. I used rasins instead of currants and unbleached flour because that was what I had on hand! I love them! The house smells wonderful!!! I think I could make a double batch in my bread machine next time. I made two individual recipes for Easter and I am sure they will be a hit tomorrow! Thanks Sue! I love using the bread machine to make the dough. They are quick to throw together!
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Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2001
Yummy. I used raisins instead of currants and I think next time I might try it with a bit of candied fruit too.
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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2001
My family really enjoyed these. I used a very thin icing over the entire bun before I made the cross with reg. icing.
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Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2001
These were really very nice! I was pleasantly surprised to find a recipe for this Easter treat that I could make in my bread machine. Fancier models of bread machines that have a dough cycle that includes a rising time can omit the rising in the pan described in the original recipe. I also would go ahead and add the currants/raisins and cinnamon with the rest of the ingredients, rather than waiting. The taste is much like very light white bread with a hint of cinnamon and raisins. If you prefer more zip, add the allspice, vanilla, butter extract etc as recommended by a previous reviewer. However, the recipe as it stands is really very good. The buns come out huge and golden - picture perfect.
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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2001
I will make these Easter morning to serve at our family style cafe. Excellent!
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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2001
Since I was short on time, I decided to try this bread machine version over my 'traditional' recipe....and these buns were awesome! The even tasted just like my regular recipe! I did make some changes as my standby recipe was a bit different and you may want to try this too: I added 1 tsp. each vanilla extract & butter flavoring, 1/2 tsp. allspice, 1 tsp. each dried lemon and orange peel and 3/4C. mixed candied fruit. So good with a cup of tea.....
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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2001
No need to go to the bakery anymore. This recipe is even better. They can out picture perfect! Thanks!!!
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Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2001
This recipe reminded me of the delicious hot cross buns my mom brought home for a treat. I added chopped citron in place of 2/3 of the raisins. Using the bread machine made this whole recipe a snap.
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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2001
This is a great recipe for Hot Cross Buns. The buns were delicious and the texture was perfect..
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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2001
Very quick and easy, delicious. Thanks, now I'm ready for Good Friday and Easter.
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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2000
Hot cross buns have always been an Easter favorite of mine. This recipe results in buns with a wonderful, soft texture and good flavor.
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Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2000
I love doing these at Easter time and this recipe is great!!!
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Reviewed: May 17, 2000
I lost my favorite recipe for hot cross buns, so was soooo happy to find this one before easter.
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Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2000
My store didn't have currants, so I substtiuted dried cherries.
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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2000
My kids loved this one! It reminds me of the hot cross buns I ate as a child. The best part is that you make the dough in the bread machine cutting down on most of the work!
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