Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2012

I must have done something wrong. These were a Hot Cross Bust. My yeast didn't rise, and they were little rocks. :(

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Julia

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2012

These were much better than storebought, but I think I have still not found the recipe that converts me into making these every year. Still, they're pretty tasty, and the orangey icing was a nice bonus. Thanks for sharing!

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JARRIE

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2012

I made these for Easter last year and got rave reviews even comparing them with store ones (I think these were a lot better!) For the cross I used flour and water with an orange glaze used by just heating a little orange juice, rind and sugar. yum yum

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Nonarina

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2011

Very good, but would prefer the outside to stay a little softer. Still make them every year anyway :-)

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INUKSHUK

Reviewed: May 2, 2011

I made these exactly as stated but used my kitchen aid mixer as another reviewer suggested for kneading. I don't know what I could have done differently exactly but these were small little rock-like buns. Not like the store-bought bread rolls we have every Easter. Sadly, my effort to replace our store-bought tradition with something healthier and home-baked went right out the window...

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hlm286

Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2011

The yield was 10, not 18 and the dough really didn't rise well. I tried the recipe a couple times (to get enough) and each time had the same problems.

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Jenmonton

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2011

I have never had nor made a hot cross bun, but wanted to give these a try. I made it exactly as written, but halved the recipe and put in an 8x8 pan. These are almost like a want-to-be cinnamon roll. They were much better with some butter and most glaze. I'm not sure if i'll make them again, but it was good to finally taste one!

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footballgrl16

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2011

Great, easy and delicious! Didn't change a thing. Made 3 individual batches and could not believe how easy the process was.

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imangraskin

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2011

These turned out really well. They came out light and fluffy. They reminded me of a cinnamon roll. I've never had hot cross buns before so I don't know if this is what they are supposed to taste like or not but I like them! After they came out of the oven I glazed a few of them with some apricot jam which added a nice sweetness.

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TTomeo

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2011

These turned out great! It took a while for the dough to rise, but after I got a pot of water boiling on the stove they really took off! I only had pineapple juice on hand to make the glaze, but it turned out very nicely. Thanks, Delores!

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