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Post by traveller on Mar 16, 2022 19:45:12 GMT 1
Wanted to try out my new cheap stand mixer (£60, 1500 w) after disaster last year, my hands can’t do the hand kneading anymore, decided to follow a recipe for a change, fresh yeast is definitely the best. Buns turned out really well but I hadn’t completely read the instructions as you were supposed to let them Rise twice before shaping, a bit old school that, but not necessary as it turned out. One thing I loathe in the uk and that probably does make me old fashioned is these are fruit buns, not choc chip or salted caramel, agree?
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Post by ibis on Mar 16, 2022 19:58:40 GMT 1
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Post by jackie on Mar 16, 2022 20:12:42 GMT 1
Totally agree, they should be dried fruit and mixed spice only. Variations are just a marketing exercise. We use the dough option on our breadmaker which does all the mixing and kneading and finish them in the oven.
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Post by Loiseau on Mar 17, 2022 1:52:37 GMT 1
Aren't you a bit early with those, traveller? A Good Friday treat surely - though I grant you that they seem to be on sale in shops straight after Christmas these days!
Yes, only dried fruit in mine, please...
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Post by annabellespapa on Mar 17, 2022 8:22:42 GMT 1
Definately with dried fruit, I haven't made them before as Waitrose sell them all year, I love them neat, no butter and definately not toasted  |
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Post by traveller on Mar 17, 2022 10:33:25 GMT 1
Aren't you a bit early with those, traveller? A Good Friday treat surely - though I grant you that they seem to be on sale in shops straight after Christmas these days! Yes, only dried fruit in mine, please... Yes I am but after last years disaster I needed the practice. You’re right about Good Friday, on the Thursday evening mum used to send us off to church and then get on with the baking. |
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Post by landmannnn on Mar 17, 2022 11:33:24 GMT 1
I'm guessing that it would be illegal to sell hot cross buns in France due to their non sectarian rules?
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