But when I saw this recipe from King Arthur Flour for hot cross buns yesterday, my heart gave a little handspring. Easter! Spring! Ample, plump buns studded with candied fruit nuggets and raisins, and that X of white, sugary frosting on top that always seems to be the first to go.
I made them last night , then packed and delivered them this morning to Izzie and Frankie ( and their Moms), and even snuck half of one to Kitchee the nanny-dog. Even with the forecast of snow again, the day is feeling a whole lot sunnier.
The recipe is here, and it couldn't be easier. I was surprised the buns didn't rise very much, even with yeast AND baking powder - I would probably give them an extra half hour to see if that would plump them up a little. They have a very tender crumb and just enough spice. Even though the icing was thick, it liquified and drizzled once piped onto the buns, but it still tasted as delicious as I remember.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ahh..you make me want to make some again..I have in the past and Jacques loved them..maybe I would try your recipe this time..they are cute!
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My gardener's heart is anxious to see if I still have it in me:)
Ah, Nana - and if you do make these, I'm sure your frosting will look far better than mine - though it tastes delicious:) I'm sure your green thumb will bounce back as soon as the weather improves! Wishing it sooner rather than later, that's for sure. What a winter.
ReplyDeleteHot cross buns always make me think of Easter-these look so good. I am trying to improve my eating habits, so I may have to pass on these and all the chocolate bunnies this year. So sad :-(.
ReplyDeleteTomorrow is the first day of spring and it's snowing here - go figure. Mother Nature has the craziest sense of humor doesn't she?
Hi Barb - just in from shoveling snow here as well *sigh*. Hope we both get some REAL Spring weather and sun soon, as I am so done with snow.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for eating healthy! I ate two tops of the buns and gave the rest away while I try to whittle down my extra 8 winter pounds. That's the only good thing about snow shoveling:) Thanks for popping in to visit!
Hi Barb - just in from shoveling snow here as well *sigh*. Hope we both get some REAL Spring weather and sun soon, as I am so done with snow.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for eating healthy! I ate two tops of the buns and gave the rest away while I try to whittle down my extra 8 winter pounds. That's the only good thing about snow shoveling:) Thanks for popping in to visit!
I hear you on the knee thing. Ive had 6 surgeries on my left knee alone. That having been said, your buns look fabulous! lol
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Ouch! One surgery was enough for me, which is why I'm so careful. 3 months basically bedridden? No thanks. Still kicking myself that I tore the meniscus dividing a huge daylily plant: you have my sympathy.
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