tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post3777257962353754459..comments2023-10-23T13:07:54.920-07:00Comments on Mennonite Girls Can Cook: Hot Cross BunsLovella ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-8317892924542198632016-03-25T09:17:20.796-07:002016-03-25T09:17:20.796-07:00350 for 15 minutes? Is this correct? Most other re...350 for 15 minutes? Is this correct? Most other recipes are at least 375 for 20.Mariannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-56720515560743908352016-03-24T18:21:15.008-07:002016-03-24T18:21:15.008-07:00Such beautiful hot cross buns! I have only tried m...Such beautiful hot cross buns! I have only tried making them once many years ago but this recipe looks like a really good one. Lovella, your recipes are always the best - today I made Paska and it turned out really well (I think I'm getting the hang of it). I delivered some to the neighbours this evening. I have such high regard for all you MGCC ladies!!! The bestest blog ever!Rosellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615262714438296920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-22265234710544426952016-03-22T07:03:40.562-07:002016-03-22T07:03:40.562-07:00Thank you Lovella! I will try again one day using...Thank you Lovella! I will try again one day using the tea towel method! Would you suggest putting them in the oven before they rise too much? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-84283571279745649612016-03-20T21:18:04.625-07:002016-03-20T21:18:04.625-07:00I'm sorry they deflated. I hope you try again....I'm sorry they deflated. I hope you try again. I think that a tea towel would have been better. It wouldn't stick and deflate the buns. I wonder if they had maybe risen a bit too much. That will sometimes make them deflate. Whisk the eggs and sugar into the yeast mixture first and then add the milk and butter. this will help in case your milk is a bit on the warm side which could kill the yeast. Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-12380481160311828792016-03-20T16:01:32.802-07:002016-03-20T16:01:32.802-07:00Please help! I don't bake with yeast very oft...Please help! I don't bake with yeast very often so am a little new to this. I ended up covering the buns after they were shaped and in their pans with a sheet of greased wax paper. When I pulled it off, the buns deflated some which made me sad. Should I have left the pan open? I placed them in my over with only the light on to have them rise. Next question is: Do I stir or whisk the eggs and sugar in the yeast mixture before adding the milk and butter or do I wait and do it all at once? Thank you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-19246338439332192642016-03-19T08:09:02.476-07:002016-03-19T08:09:02.476-07:00Thank you for posting this recipe again and inspir...Thank you for posting this recipe again and inspiring me to make them again. I love all the recipes, photographs etc that you post even when they are Flashback ones as they inspire me to get busy in the kitchen. I just want to say this is the very best hot cross bun recipe I have ever tried--have been making them for a few Easters. Never a problem with stale buns!!!they seem to vanish into thin airsusanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652770512379240190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-5512132745320807282016-03-19T08:08:05.418-07:002016-03-19T08:08:05.418-07:00I made these buns yesterday...they were easy and d...I made these buns yesterday...they were easy and delicious! Thanks for the recipe. I love that there is no cinnamon and the sweetened fruit is tasty - I did add some currants as the glace fruit I bought wasn't quite enough. I had cream cheese in the fridge so made some cream cheese frosting to go on top. These buns are nice and light, not heavy and chewy like store bought. I heartily recommend this recipe!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-65584192252700888822016-03-18T11:51:57.376-07:002016-03-18T11:51:57.376-07:00If you use salted butter, that would add a little ...If you use salted butter, that would add a little salt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-18616123793987253392016-03-18T07:28:29.294-07:002016-03-18T07:28:29.294-07:00Okay, thank you Lovella, I understand now.Okay, thank you Lovella, I understand now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615347609825022260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-19467812226897465412016-03-18T07:26:17.851-07:002016-03-18T07:26:17.851-07:00Janina, the idea is that the hot milk mixture is n...Janina, the idea is that the hot milk mixture is not so hot that it kills the yeast. If you heat the milk and butter together until the butter is melted and add it directly to the yeast without letting it cool a bit, it would likely be too hot. If the butter is soft, it will easily mix into the yeast mixture without being fully melted.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-89821890035030034982016-03-18T04:28:40.350-07:002016-03-18T04:28:40.350-07:00Hi Lovella, I love hot cross buns but have never m...Hi Lovella, I love hot cross buns but have never made them myself. So since this will be my first try I want to be clear with the recipe...in step 3 should the butter be completely melted when you add it to the yeast mixture? Because step 2 says to heat the milk until the butter starts to melt. Thank you. I have made several yeast recipes with not too much luck so hopefully this one will work out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615347609825022260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-29239810366791228832014-04-19T06:39:04.987-07:002014-04-19T06:39:04.987-07:00There is no salt but go ahead and add some If you ...There is no salt but go ahead and add some If you prefer.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-30347155561431549742014-04-18T17:09:52.161-07:002014-04-18T17:09:52.161-07:00There is no salt in this recipe. Is that a typo, ...There is no salt in this recipe. Is that a typo, or is it not supposed to have salt in it? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-64235670041853232592013-03-23T04:05:54.798-07:002013-03-23T04:05:54.798-07:00Thank you, I am about to start making them. I will...Thank you, I am about to start making them. I will let you know how they come!<br />Jilly oxoxoJillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100299875945945867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-70464676684893355362012-12-23T15:18:09.007-08:002012-12-23T15:18:09.007-08:00looks amazing!! how do you make your butter icing?...looks amazing!! how do you make your butter icing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-23792602567892780962012-04-06T06:11:38.099-07:002012-04-06T06:11:38.099-07:00I have not had a homemade hot cross bun in many ye...I have not had a homemade hot cross bun in many years, commercial ones just don't do it justice. This recipe sounds delicious and what I call a "keeper". xoBarbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-80932748650615335032012-04-05T14:24:59.973-07:002012-04-05T14:24:59.973-07:00Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, I did google it, ...Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, I did google it, came up with mostly recipes for the cider vinegar itself, so far; none on the uses of the yeast. ;(Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182682229829890445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-88705764931422118282012-04-05T12:58:40.943-07:002012-04-05T12:58:40.943-07:00Our Hot Cross Buns in addition to flour, yeast, e...Our Hot Cross Buns in addition to flour, yeast, etc. had currants, cinnamon and a little allspice, no other fruit.Its fun to see every one else's "traditions".<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Jo in MNJo's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004590496962477481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-15148447117924105832012-04-05T12:13:57.738-07:002012-04-05T12:13:57.738-07:00I love this time of year. Easter is so meaningful ...I love this time of year. Easter is so meaningful for our family. I cannot wait to go to church for Good Friday tomorrow to start off the weekend. Hot Cross buns are an important part of the weekend for us and these ones that you have here look wonderful. I hope you have a blessed Easter weekend!Steve @ the Black Peppercornhttp://www.theblackpeppercorn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-47465819910202247882012-04-05T11:41:22.935-07:002012-04-05T11:41:22.935-07:00I don't think I've every had hot cross bun...I don't think I've every had hot cross buns, at least that I can remember. It's my husband and I's first Easter together and I think I'll start a tradition of making them :). Thank you for sharing the recipe!Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16183213132363716972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-43705083071439678452012-04-05T10:20:07.497-07:002012-04-05T10:20:07.497-07:00So happy to find a recipe without cinnamon! I'...So happy to find a recipe without cinnamon! I'm allergic and all my mom's recipes have rasins and cinnamon in them. Can't wait to try this recipe out this weekend. My first Hot Cross Buns! I love your blog. Every recipe I have tried has been great :)Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296677482474336148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-29748750591922499292012-04-05T09:15:07.856-07:002012-04-05T09:15:07.856-07:00Oh boy - I think your version of the hot cross bun...Oh boy - I think your version of the hot cross buns looks fantastic! I'll bet they tasted so good....have a wonderful weekend Lovella. I so appreciate all your posts - it's such an encouragment for me in so many ways!Rosellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615262714438296920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-19256212031030134192012-04-05T07:40:30.286-07:002012-04-05T07:40:30.286-07:00Thank you Lynda... We are just sitting down to br...Thank you Lynda... We are just sitting down to breakfast now...with hot cross buns!Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-88898769300290268582012-04-05T07:39:56.710-07:002012-04-05T07:39:56.710-07:00Thanks Sherri. What an encouragement. Welcome h...Thanks Sherri. What an encouragement. Welcome here!Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454531829676162260.post-34084636210536833152012-04-05T07:39:15.857-07:002012-04-05T07:39:15.857-07:00Mel...that yeast sounds fascinating. I have never ...Mel...that yeast sounds fascinating. I have never tried that...maybe some of the other girls have? Have you tried googling it? It is amazing what answers can be found there.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.com