

Don't be pulling an old jar of yeast out of the pantry and expecting it to work wonders. It costs the same as plain flour and makes a world of difference when making bread. High grade flour has a higher protein (gluten) content which is what gives the bread its delicate texture. Use high grade flour - this is a simple step and a really important one.Especially with a 4 day weekend coming up (YAY).do it!! Quick bread making tips: The smell of freshly baked hot cross buns is drool worthy, and they taste SO much better than the buns you get from the supermarket. It may seem daunting, but I can assure you, it will be totally worth it. The ingredient list also looks quite long, but it's all simple stuff. But don't fret! This does include about 2 hours rising time so it's not all hands on. The whole process from start to finish will take you about 3 hours, maybe longer if you dawdle.as I tend to do. Until then, let's make my favourite Easter treat.hot cross buns!īefore we start I'd like to point out that making bread is a long process. How? No idea, but the pull of the miniature Reese's Pieces Eggs is getting stronger. Yes, we are thooooose people that can sit in a room with chocolate and not eat it. Probably because we are still working our way through the mountain of Christmas chocolate we were given. It's nearly Easter! And guess how many Easter Eggs I've already eaten? Trick question. This post was originally published in March 2016 – it has been retested, rephotographed and republished (to make it better for you!) in April 2019 Fruity, spicy delicious homemade hot cross buns! Step by step photos and instructions to help you make the perfect Easter buns this year!
