tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post5369124250944001863..comments2024-03-14T04:06:31.703-04:00Comments on One Perfect Bite: Hot Cross Buns - Up Close and PersonalMary Bergfeldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-27276401242505332782011-04-11T11:34:21.454-04:002011-04-11T11:34:21.454-04:00These look delicious, Mary...I will try them for E...These look delicious, Mary...I will try them for Easter this year - I grew up with them, and yet my kids have never tried them...thanks for the inspiration!!! (and thanks also for your kind comment on my blog :)Last Minute Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434402241118144774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-10364336884487684772009-04-10T21:19:00.000-04:002009-04-10T21:19:00.000-04:00I bet these are heavenly!I bet these are heavenly!Creative Classroom Corehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554157284106626756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-44889754089772595412009-04-10T13:58:00.000-04:002009-04-10T13:58:00.000-04:00I might have to try out your recipes. I love hot c...I might have to try out your recipes. I love hot cross buns but I have never made them myself.Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559323197809709689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-29917080219961921822009-04-09T21:33:00.000-04:002009-04-09T21:33:00.000-04:00Those are simply gorgeous; I can see why you want ...Those are simply gorgeous; I can see why you want them to brown.<BR/><BR/>I had an oven once that refused to brown anything--I did a lot of broiling, etc. I wonder though if in your case just upping the temp would work?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817330846936634317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-56626471872951560432009-04-09T10:06:00.000-04:002009-04-09T10:06:00.000-04:00Thanks, Susan. I'll give that a try.Thanks, Susan. I'll give that a try.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-83330495368696495012009-04-09T10:02:00.000-04:002009-04-09T10:02:00.000-04:00Well your browning issue doesn't seem to have affe...Well your browning issue doesn't seem to have affected the final product -- beautiful! When I made these with a similar recipe last year they baked at 440 for 7 minutes, then at 400 for another 8. I would thing an egg wash would do the trick too.Susan/Wild Yeasthttp://www.wildyeastblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-45358047617467676842009-04-08T21:24:00.000-04:002009-04-08T21:24:00.000-04:00Lori, I did try upping the temp 25 degrees, but th...Lori, I did try upping the temp 25 degrees, but the rolls sheared with the higher heat. I love this recipe. Next year I'm going to try a plain egg wash and hope the rolls will accept a sweet glaze at the very end of baking.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-24262930707614093332009-04-08T20:25:00.000-04:002009-04-08T20:25:00.000-04:00From this heathen to your relatives- nice buns. T...From this heathen to your relatives- nice buns. <BR/><BR/>They look nice Mary even though they were a pain in the broiler and all. I would say increasing the temperature of the oven might help. That is a guess, my best guess, but a guess nonetheless. Worth a try.<BR/><BR/>I loved the history. I could really get into a long discussion about it but there is just not enough space here. ;)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945911444997924849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-87200258806463705732009-04-08T19:21:00.000-04:002009-04-08T19:21:00.000-04:00I haven't made my hot cross buns yet and I hope I ...I haven't made my hot cross buns yet and I hope I don't run out of time! These look so good!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505134228454833619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-33081408636578716982009-04-08T17:51:00.000-04:002009-04-08T17:51:00.000-04:00I have a recipe for these now! What a terrific pos...I have a recipe for these now! What a terrific post. You've done so much work here.The Cooking Photographerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227831809462588981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-45307267581731119932009-04-08T17:02:00.000-04:002009-04-08T17:02:00.000-04:00I love the close up pics!I love the close up pics!The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-11372469549625646142009-04-08T16:39:00.000-04:002009-04-08T16:39:00.000-04:00Natashya, it's quite common to use pastry strips i...Natashya, it's quite common to use pastry strips in some areas of the country. You see it less and less, however. For professional bakers it's just one more step in the production of an item with a small return.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-62988682551936126322009-04-08T16:16:00.000-04:002009-04-08T16:16:00.000-04:00They do look yummy! I haven't seen the pie-crust t...They do look yummy! I haven't seen the pie-crust technique before, I have only used a royal type icing. <BR/>Is that common?NKPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963976997563464573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-7613593163650534322009-04-08T12:52:00.000-04:002009-04-08T12:52:00.000-04:00Dana, I'm so delightd you stopped by. I hope you'l...Dana, I'm so delightd you stopped by. I hope you'll join us often.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-7514890858587440182009-04-08T12:41:00.000-04:002009-04-08T12:41:00.000-04:00You are the most incredible baker. These little b...You are the most incredible baker. These little buns are making me drool.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-53226010164547945992009-04-08T12:38:00.000-04:002009-04-08T12:38:00.000-04:00I have been looking for the history of hot crossed...I have been looking for the history of hot crossed buns and a good recipe and here they both are! Thank you so much. I will try this in Easter day. I like the idea of the unbaked pie crust, good idea. We have a similar writing style. Have a hoppy day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-40951148176577067152009-04-08T10:36:00.000-04:002009-04-08T10:36:00.000-04:00Thanks you so much for the education I guess I hav...Thanks you so much for the education I guess I have been in the dark. You buns look great that sounds back sorry. HAHANetts Nookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244515711291417350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-81735805282238920092009-04-08T10:35:00.000-04:002009-04-08T10:35:00.000-04:00Thanks, Allie. Have a grand holiday.Thanks, Allie. Have a grand holiday.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-89833970310328362032009-04-08T10:26:00.000-04:002009-04-08T10:26:00.000-04:00I was really looking forward to making these this ...I was really looking forward to making these this year, but I'm gonna be out of town. :( <BR/><BR/>Martha Stewart made some on her show last week and just used an egg white and they browned really nicely. I like your addition of the pie crust you're so clever!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269346538470620296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-32382965686347368702009-04-08T10:12:00.000-04:002009-04-08T10:12:00.000-04:00Mariana, I'm so glad you drop in to visit again.Mariana, I'm so glad you drop in to visit again.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-46758470222191281342009-04-08T09:54:00.000-04:002009-04-08T09:54:00.000-04:00I want to try these!! I hope I have time, they loo...I want to try these!! I hope I have time, they look incredible!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324379926724874629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-57795788067233018182009-04-08T09:50:00.000-04:002009-04-08T09:50:00.000-04:00I've never made hot cross buns. Thanks for includi...I've never made hot cross buns. Thanks for including the history. It makes it much more meaningful.<BR/>SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-44802294904067088812009-04-08T09:39:00.000-04:002009-04-08T09:39:00.000-04:00It sounds like a lot of love goes into these hot c...It sounds like a lot of love goes into these hot cross buns and the photos confirm that. You appear to be well and truly in the easter spirit Mary. Thanks for an informative post and happy easter to you and all your readers.Marianahttp://thrumykitchenwindow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-40060562014164057102009-04-08T09:27:00.000-04:002009-04-08T09:27:00.000-04:00Elin, welcome to One Perfect Bite. I hope you'll v...Elin, welcome to One Perfect Bite. I hope you'll visit often.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986801201760240722.post-18206807633683474682009-04-08T09:20:00.000-04:002009-04-08T09:20:00.000-04:00The history is so fascinating, I have no idea. I ...The history is so fascinating, I have no idea. I knew they dated back hundreds of years but had no idea why.<BR/><BR/>Your hot crossed buns look perfect, I would love oneor two for breakfast!Katherine Roberts Aucoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454975337867383578noreply@blogger.com