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Best Hot Cross Buns - light & fluffy


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Ingredients

20 piece(s)

Dough

  • 30 g fresh yeast or 2tsp dry/instant yeast
  • 620 g bakers flour
  • 50 g sugar
  • 380 g Milk
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1-2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1-2 tsp mixed spice
  • 60 g Butter
  • 1 egg
  • 180 g sultanas/currents/cranberries etc

Paste for Crosses

  • 90 g bakers or plain flour
  • 100 g water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Glaze

  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
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Recipe's preparation

    Dough
  1. If you're using fresh yeast: In a small bowl cream yeast with 1tsp flour & 1tsp sugar and leave until it bubbles (5-10mins).

    If you're using instant yeast then skip this step.

  2. Measure flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, mixed spice and butter into TM Bowl and mix 5sec/sp8. Set aside. 

  3. Add milk to TM bowl and heat 2.5min/37deg/sp1 or until temperature is reached. 

  4. As long as yeast mixture has bubbled from step 1 add it into the TM bowl with the milk. Mix 5sec/sp2-3. Leave it to sit in the bowl for 10-15mins until it becomes frothy.If you're using instant yeast add, along with 1tsp of sugar, to the TM Bowl with the warmed milk. Mix 5sec/sp2-3. Leave it to sit in the bowl for 10-15mins until it becomes frothy.

  5. Add flour mix that you set aside and the egg to the TM bowl and mix 10-15sec/sp7 or until all ingredients are combined. 

  6. With MC on weigh sultana's (or whichever dried fruit you're using) onto lid. 

  7. Knead 3mins/Closed lid/Dough mode. When there is about 1min to go remove MC so sultana's can fall into bowl. Help this process if necessary. 

  8. Set dough mix aside in a clean bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a clean cloth and stand in a warm place until dough doubles in size. Depending on the weather this can take from 40-60mins. I put my oven on 35deg and place the bowl in there if it is not a warm day. 

  9. Preheat oven to 200degC.

  10. Punch down dough and then knead well. You can either put it back in your TM bowl and knead 3mins/Closed lid/Dough mode or knead well by hand for about 4mins.

  11. Divide dough into 16-20 even sized portions. Form into balls and place them close together on a greased baking dish. 

  12. Stand in a warm place to prove for 20-30mins or until buns are 1.5 times their original size. 

  13. Paste for Crosses
  14. 1. Place all paste ingredients into clean TM bowl and mix 30sec/sp4.

  15. 2. Pour into piping bag and pipe crosses onto buns. 

  16. 3. Bake for about 20mins or until golden brown.

  17. Glaze
  18. 1. If you like your HCB's glazed then place water and sugar into TM Bowl and cook 2mins/100deg/sp4.

  19. 2. Brush buns with hot sugar syrup while still warm.

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Tip

This recipe is a bit more complex than some recipes but it really is worth the effort. Actual time spent at your Thermomix is quite minimal, most of the preparation time is rising time for the dough. 

Please note that this is supposed to be quite a wet/sticky dough. If you find it too sticky then you can add a bit more flour until you're happy with the texture, just be carefult that you don't add too much. To make the handling of the dough into rolls easier I like to oil my bench and my hands a little. 

Notes on YeastFresh yeast is worth sourcing as it makes a big difference to the end result. Fresh yeast can be broken into pieces and stored in an air tight container in the freezer. You will know that your yeast is still active when you add the flour and sugar in the first step. If it doesn't bubble then you'll know that you need to buy new yeast. 

VariationsYou can add all sorts of things to the basic dough depending on what you like. Sultana's, currents, cranberries are lovely but so are milk or white chocolate chips, caramel pieces etc. Let your imagination guide you. 

Want to make them the day before? Try this... If you want them ready early in the morning you can make them the day before and then just bake them for 12minutes. Then take them out, let them cool, store in an airtight container over night. Then in the morning preheat your oven to 200deg again and then bake them for the last 8 minutes. This way you can do 99% of the work the day before but still enjoy lovely fresh HCB's first thing in the morning (and maybe even enjoy a sleep in too!!).

Or if you have a bit more time in the morning you can do the first prove as a slow prove in the fridge over night. Follow the steps to knead the dough and then put it in a bowl and set aside to prove. At this stage cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. In the morning pull it out of the fridge. If you have time it's worth letting it sit on the bench for a bit to come to room temperature. I've done both methods and think I get a slightly better result if I put it on the bench for a little while first. Now divide into portions, roll and let prove until they are 1.5 times the size then bake.

Special Thanks: A very special thanks must go to my wonderful aunt Barbara who has been making the non-thermie version of this recipe for over 30 years. I believe she got the recipe from a 1981 Womans Weekly. I converted the recipe and altered it slightly by adding more spices and fruit. She has been making these for our annual family "bun fight" for as long as I can remember and this day is looked forward to by our whole extended family every year. 


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  • Delicious!!! Definitely worth the time taken. Next...

    Submitted by ktmlee on 8. April 2023 - 21:09.

    Delicious!!! Definitely worth the time taken. Next time I will try the overnight prove for an Easter breakfast.

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  • I made these today and they were so easy and...

    Submitted by duce on 16. April 2022 - 22:39.

    I made these today and they were so easy and fail-proof! This will be my new go to recipe. I've tried many that were fails.

    I Made the following changes -

    - Combo of sultanas, cranberries & currents (160g)
    - soaked the fruit in freshly squeezed orange juice of 1x orange. Brought to the boil then added fruit and left approx 30mins, then drained.
    - used brown sugar instead of regular.
    - changed the spices to the following for a more intense flavour to: 2.5 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp Allspice, - 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.
    - extra tablespoon of flour as the fruit was a bit wet.

    They turned out perfect!!

    Next time I will also try adding 1x zest of lemon and 1x zest of orange (was meant to but forgot and left on the bench!!).

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  • So soft and fluffy!...

    Submitted by King Ferret on 15. April 2022 - 18:04.

    So soft and fluffy!
    Thank you!

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  • Fabulous Hot cross buns...

    Submitted by Cobie on 10. April 2022 - 15:59.

    Fabulous Hot cross buns
    have made these HCB's a couple of times now and they are nice and fluffy.
    I do add a little more flour as the dough is very sticky to handle. And also used dry yeast.
    I will make the cross mixture thicker next time so you don't get a wide cross.
    and I also added more spice. recipe is easy to follow..it's well written..Thank you

    cobie

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  • Great recipe and just like the buns from a gourmet...

    Submitted by asuka on 5. April 2021 - 16:06.

    Great recipe and just like the buns from a gourmet baker.

    Minor Amendments:
    The quantity of spice was increased (as per recommendations) to 3 tsp cinnamon and 2 tsp mixed spice.

    The sultanas were soaked in boiling water (as per recommendations) the night before and once at room temp, I put it in the fridge to make the next day. The drained plump sultanas are coated with just enough flour so it is lightly coated as to not impact the stickiness of the main dough then hand mixed in.


    All other steps were followed as is including using the recommended 2 tsp of instant yeast to get very fluffy buns.


    Tips: The only other tip is to make the crosses "just before piping" as it thickens if you make it too early. Each buns is about 95g with the soaked sultans to get 15 buns. The glaze was done in the microwave at 1.5 mins until a bit thickened.


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  • Great recipe thank you! I used half spelt / half...

    Submitted by Womby_81 on 30. March 2021 - 15:57.

    Great recipe thank you! I used half spelt / half plain flours. I also used coconut sugar instead. I also used 3 tsps of cinnamon and 3 tsps mixed spice because we like them with a nice amount of spice. I also used strawberry jam as the glaze. Delicious!! Light and fluffy 😊

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  • I made these yesterday and the only variation was...

    Submitted by Nickynoo62 on 27. March 2021 - 16:47.

    I made these yesterday and the only variation was I used hot apricot jam mixed with a bit of water for the glaze. Next time I would definitely use at least 2 teaspoons each of mixed spice and cinnamon. Maybe even a bit more but they were still lovely.
    if you measure the dough as you go and use about 90gms you will get 16 good size buns.

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  • I made these for the first time on Good Friday...

    Submitted by Emzie_bully on 22. April 2020 - 17:22.

    I made these for the first time on Good Friday 2020, and they were amazing! just like store bought buns! Thanks for the recipe! XxxLove

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  • I've been making these hot cross buns every Easter...

    Submitted by ChloeMaunder on 13. April 2020 - 11:32.

    I've been making these hot cross buns every Easter for years and they always turn out perfectly! I double the spices and increase the sultanas to 200g. I do the first prove in the oven, beautifully light and fluffy!

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    Submitted by bakingwithdaniela on 12. April 2020 - 19:52.



    I am so excited about this recipe! I added an extra tsp of instant yeast as the comments mentioned and it worked a treat! I love them and a handful have already disappeared from the tray!

    Though, when I make these again I need to make sure I put the HCBs closer together on the tray (or use a smaller baking tray)

    Thank you so much fore this recipe! I love love it!

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    Submitted by TST_Girl on 12. April 2020 - 19:40.


    Thank you for this recipe and also for all the helpful comments. Like a few others, I did the milk and yeast step first. I used plain flour, 3 tsp of the spices, 3 tsp of dried yeast, 200gm of sultanas (soaked in boiling water while I got everything ready). The first prove was overnight in the fridge. I oiled my hands to knead the second time and then the second prove was in the smallest room in the house, door closed with the heater on for over an hour but they did not rise. I put them in the oven anyway and they were perfectly fine. Glaze was done in the microwave, 1min on high. Super yum and loved by all.

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  • I made a half mix and used a small egg and one...

    Submitted by Melgunn009 on 12. April 2020 - 17:59.

    I made a half mix and used a small egg and one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. They were amazing and fluffy! I'd add more than half the amount of sultanas next time though.

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  • Absolutely beautiful!

    Submitted by Jmcconachie on 12. April 2020 - 13:30.

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  • Sensational recipe! Loved by the whole family....

    Submitted by CrystalDos on 12. April 2020 - 10:47.

    Sensational recipe! Loved by the whole family.
    Easy to follow instructions. Did not make any changes. Thank you so much for sharing

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  • I milled whole cloves, added powdered ginger too...

    Submitted by DanYo on 11. April 2020 - 22:15.

    I milled whole cloves, added powdered ginger too to spice mix. My piping skills are there yet. But the taste & lightness were next level. I substituted the glaze with apricot jam which was immense....I can highly recommend doing that fellow bakers.

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  • These were not disappointing have made 4 batches...

    Submitted by kenwood on 11. April 2020 - 14:21.

    These were not disappointing have made 4 batches this Easter to give away everyone loved them did 2 batches with raisins and 2 with white and dark choc chip. Both equally as nice did as others suggested and added 3tsps of each spice definitely worth it. Very light and fluffy.will be my go too from now on.

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  • Awesome, fabulous..delicious...thanks!

    Submitted by 4422sharon on 11. April 2020 - 13:10.

    Awesome, fabulous..delicious...thanks!

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  • Absolutely delicious, I used cranberries and...

    Submitted by wishbear72 on 10. April 2020 - 22:03.

    Absolutely delicious, I used cranberries and Sultanas 😋

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  • First time making HCB’s these were amazing...

    Submitted by leah79 on 10. April 2020 - 17:31.

    First time making HCB’s these were amazing everyone loved them. I made with half half saltanas and crasins.

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  • Delicious! Easy as to make.

    Submitted by Annette NZ on 10. April 2020 - 16:31.

    Delicious! Easy as to make.

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  • Delicious ...

    Submitted by Suzuki Mac on 10. April 2020 - 14:22.

    Delicious

    ..... and easy to make Smile

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  • Amazing homemade Easter treat. My family loved...

    Submitted by The Rob Fam on 10. April 2020 - 14:18.

    Amazing homemade Easter treat. My family loved these light fluffy fresh buns.

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  • Choc chip hot cross buns The recipe that keeps on...

    Submitted by El Jefe on 10. April 2020 - 12:32.

    Choc chip hot cross bunsChoc chip hot cross buns
    The recipe that keeps on giving. Thank you
    today for Good Friday I made traditional fruit and choc chip

    Choc chip- I used 200 grams of Cadbury dark chips and 2 teaspoons of freshly ground cardamom 1 teaspoon of freshly ground cinnamon and glazed them with chilli apricot jam mixed with the original glaze.
    Fruit- I used 3 teaspoons of freshly ground cinnamon and 2 teaspoons of freshly ground cardamom.
    on both batches I added the fruit or choc chips in the final 3 minute knead.

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  • SO good.

    Submitted by Gwenjo on 10. April 2020 - 12:28.

    SO good.

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  • Very delicious. They were soft and fluffy as...

    Submitted by christineblack on 10. April 2020 - 09:43.

    Very delicious. They were soft and fluffy as promised. Didn't have milk but used milk powder substitute. Would add more spice next time. Also used oven to help with rising.

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  • Great recipe, thanks! My 7yo made choc chip ones...

    Submitted by Thermo-Nix on 9. April 2020 - 21:06.

    Great recipe, thanks! My 7yo made choc chip ones today for Good Friday tomorrow. Everyone agrees they are the best they have ever had!

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  • These were nice but did not rise as much we I...

    Submitted by CM16 on 8. April 2020 - 14:57.

    These were nice but did not rise as much we I would have liked so will try the oven trick next time. Tasty 😊

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  • easy to make and great tasting. i add a little...

    Submitted by amandacanta on 6. April 2020 - 12:56.

    easy to make and great tasting. i add a little extra flour to mine to make them easier to roll and they were still light and fluffy/ I also used dry yeast not the fresh.

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  • Delicious, soft buns. I used fresh yeast and was...

    Submitted by El Jefe on 28. March 2020 - 17:58.

    Delicious, soft buns. I used fresh yeast and was confused about the paste in step 1 and did not read the recipe carefully. I took 30 grams yeast, 1 tablespoon of flour and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar tried to cream it and decided to add a splash of tepid water to mix it in (estimate 60 mls) My yeast mixture bubbled as the recipe said it would so I proceeded s per the recipe.

    I doubled the spices as suggested in the comments 👍🏻

    I used raisins , chopped apricots and craisins and added as the recipe said. I also added 1 teaspoon of bread improver. I heated my oven to 35 degrees and proved both times in the oven as it was a cold day.
    i did the second knead 3 minutes in the Thermomix and next time I would try reverse blade and 50 seconds as I chopped my fruit too finely.

    I will definitely make this recipe again for my hot cross buns. Thank you great recipe.

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  • Great recipe. I made 2 batches , one lot vegan by...

    Submitted by Susiejoy on 23. April 2019 - 07:55.

    Great recipe. I made 2 batches , one lot vegan by replacing butter with nuttelex, egg with egg replacer, milk with almond milk.
    Both batches were a huge success. I was generous with fruit & spices.
    I made them ahead of time and froze them individually wrapped in glad wrap and then in an airtight container. 20 secs each in the microwave and they were perfect !
    They also saved me a fortune with 8 people over Easter , and just as professional as any bakery , and super tasty and light. Thankyou for the recipe, clear instructions and tips.

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  • Wondeful recipe! Very clear instructions! They...

    Submitted by geehorn on 21. April 2019 - 14:52.

    Wondeful recipe! Very clear instructions! They turned out perfect, and were eaten in 2 seconds. Every said they were the best HCBs they have ever had! I did half raisins, half cranberries.

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  • These were nothing short of amazing. I replaced...

    Submitted by Kerryellis on 21. April 2019 - 08:10.

    These were nothing short of amazing. I replaced fruit with choc
    chips.
    I also cooked for the 12 mins last night and the extra 8 this morning.... they were 10 stars

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  • Thank you for sharing this recipe Bethy. The...

    Submitted by PPe on 20. April 2019 - 10:43.

    Thank you for sharing this recipe Bethy. The instructions were easy to follow and the tips were very helpful, as were people’s comments. Longer proving times were key for me. This is now my go-to recipe for fruit buns - I don’t think I can wait till next Easter before I try them again!

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  • I used this recipe yesterday and sent it off to a...

    Submitted by S1r1na on 19. April 2019 - 14:34.

    I used this recipe yesterday and sent it off to a group luncheon. My sister said they were delicious. Thanks so much for the recipe

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  • Made these for breakfast - so yummy, light....

    Submitted by sue_h8 on 19. April 2019 - 13:20.

    Made these for breakfast - so yummy, light. Everyone loved it. Only modification was that I used mixed fruit.

    Sue


    Thermomix fan

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  • This is a great recipe, really happy with the...

    Submitted by Candyb on 18. April 2019 - 22:17.

    This is a great recipe, really happy with the results.
    I doubled the dried fruit and included some chopped dates. Also doubled the spices.

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  • These are so delicious!! Deffinitely wont be...

    Submitted by Jennabree on 18. April 2019 - 14:50.

    These are so delicious!! Deffinitely wont be buying from the shops again! 😋

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  • I have hardly make bread, let alone hot cross...

    Submitted by vANILLA01 on 18. April 2019 - 08:21.

    I have hardly make bread, let alone hot cross buns, let alone use a thermomix!! Very impressed with these ones... Light, fluffy, right amount of sweetness.
    I did 2 full teaspoons of cinnamon and spice but perhaps could do with a little more?

    Made these for our works smoko and were very delicious! Did a white chocolate and cranberry combo.

    Did 3 teaspoons instead of 2 teaspoons of instant/dried yeast. Made the dough the night before, left in fridge overnight, got out first thing in the morning and let come to room temp. Rolled into 19 buns and were ready in time for 10am smoko.

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  • Chrissharon: I'm wanting to to make some choc chip...

    Submitted by Fabz on 16. April 2019 - 20:33.

    Chrissharon: I'm wanting to to make some choc chip ones tomorrow night. Did you use the mixed spice and cinnamon or swap it for cocoa?

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  • May be a silly question but what is bakers flour?...

    Submitted by JessHall on 16. April 2019 - 18:18.

    May be a silly question but what is bakers flour? What can I use instead?

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  • TeehaBlack: Did you end up trying these gluten...

    Submitted by Kyleacar on 16. April 2019 - 11:33.

    TeehaBlack: Did you end up trying these gluten free? Did they work ok? I

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  • Oh boy, I just made these and then immediately ate...

    Submitted by Julie_Webster on 12. April 2019 - 12:59.

    Oh boy, I just made these and then immediately ate THREE!!!! Piggy but they were soooooo good. I have made many HCBs in my lifetime but these are simply the BEST. Thank you.

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  • these are yummy thanks

    Submitted by Tigergirl76 on 11. April 2019 - 12:19.

    these are yummy thanks

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  • littlebun: I’d love to know this too! I’ll be...

    Submitted by TeehaBlack on 4. January 2019 - 19:25.

    littlebun: I’d love to know this too! I’ll be attempting tomorrow regardless so I’ll let you know x

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  • Would these be able to be made gluten free?

    Submitted by littlebun on 25. December 2018 - 23:13.

    Would these be able to be made gluten free?

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  • Amazing! My husband made 3 batches over Easter...

    Submitted by zoew-m on 1. May 2018 - 11:25.

    Amazing! My husband made 3 batches over Easter weekend! Fruit and chocolate varieties. Perfect for Kindy teacher gifts too ☺️

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  • Recommendations required...

    Submitted by Cinilea on 1. April 2018 - 20:47.

    Recommendations required
    My buns were a little dense. Scones turn out the same way and don't rise much. What should I try?
    These HCB's were very tasty though.

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  • These turned out beautifully! Very professional...

    Submitted by Melv12 on 1. April 2018 - 15:51.

    These turned out beautifully! Very professional looking, nice flavour and lovely texture but I’d probably add an extra pinch of salt and maybe a little more mixed spice next time. Otherwise wonderful!

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  • Awesome flavour light and fluffy!

    Submitted by jowk on 31. March 2018 - 12:19.

    Awesome flavour light and fluffy!

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  • These buns were light, fluffy and VERY well...

    Submitted by Carolyn18 on 31. March 2018 - 08:02.

    These buns were light, fluffy and VERY well received, thanks for the tips and comments. i will add more spice in tomorrow's batch.

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