See this?
This is me…breaking the rules.
I am such a baking rebel.
I’m sorry Fresh From The Oven, I know I am not supposed to post about the monthly challenge until the 28th but I can’t let Easter Sunday go by and not show you my Hot Cross Buns. The recipe makes 24 buns.
“24 BUNS! What am I going to do with 24 buns?” I asked myself.
I didn’t know the answer so I decided to make 8 chunky buns and a huge loaf sized one.
Big Bertha became known as ‘Big Buntha’ and made really good fruity toast for breakfast.
I didn’t use citrus peel, as I believe it to be the Devil’s food, so it’s surely not an appropriate Easter ingredient. I used cherries instead, much nicer. I also didn’t glaze the crosses on but just slashed the tops before I baked them.
I kind of like the ‘not bought from a shop’ rustic look it gives them.
So, there you go. I think I am converted. Hot Crosses and a Big Bun for Easter.
Many thanks to Helen from Simply Cooked for hosting this month’s challenge. Here is a copy of the original recipe in printable form.
carlysulli
April 24, 2011
Now I really want to post mine as well! Shoot. Should I rebel as well?? Your buns look lovely (haha!). I took the citron out of mine as well since I wholeheartedly agree that it’s devil’s food. Nicely done!
Rufus' Food and Spirit Guide
April 24, 2011
No glaze or citrus peel. You are a rebel. I think they look wonderful. Have a happy Easter.
louise
April 24, 2011
They look like my kind of hot cross buns – I also hate citrus peel – why would you eat it – you dont when you eat an orange! Have not done anything remotely Eastery – i am shamed!
Charissa
April 24, 2011
Yah, baby! Me and the carbs are best friends and this looks fantastic. Just want I want right now! Love the eye candy!
Y
April 25, 2011
How beautiful! Love the photos too 🙂
sarah, simply cooked
April 29, 2011
Hey, I’m glad you made the buns and posting them early is just a sign of how much you enjoyed them. 🙂 Thanks for taking part in the challenge!