Comments on Homesick Texan: Honey-soaked hot cross buns

Delicious! Hot cross buns are a favorite in my hou...

2009-12-04T12:13:41.860-05:00

Delicious! Hot cross buns are a favorite in my household so I avoid making them too often, but I think my family deserves a little treat this weekend.

Josie

I think that we probably had the same piano primer...

2009-04-24T14:05:00.000-04:00

I think that we probably had the same piano primer!

I missed out on eating hot cross buns at Easter . . . but I can't wait to try these.

this is the first year i also made hot cross buns!...

2009-04-17T13:38:00.000-04:00

this is the first year i also made hot cross buns! very exciting, took me all afternoon, but i figured hey once a year... your recipe looks much easier!!
thanks
http://thecatskillkiwi.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/double-whammy/

I've never had these but so many people have been ...

2009-04-15T22:42:00.000-04:00

I've never had these but so many people have been posting them - now I feel deprived!

I love your blog, I just found it through Food Blogga and I can't wait to look through your recipe index.

Mmm I LOVE honey! I bet these are fantastic!

2009-04-15T17:44:00.000-04:00

Mmm I LOVE honey! I bet these are fantastic!

Anna--I think the longer rise is key--glad y'all e...

2009-04-15T15:39:00.000-04:00

Anna--I think the longer rise is key--glad y'all enjoyed them!

Anon--My mom will happy to hear that!

Wendy--Yay! I'm so pleased that y'all enjoyed them!

Mark--I think they're good anytime!

Paula Maack--They're awesome with coffee!

Cakespy--These taste like honey, so if you like honey, you should enjoy these.

It's funny because I have always felt like I've li...

2009-04-15T14:24:00.000-04:00

It's funny because I have always felt like I've liked the idea and look of hot cross buns better than the taste. But these ones look like they might make me a believer! Yum.

I love hot cross buns, and your honey saturated ve...

2009-04-14T03:50:00.000-04:00

I love hot cross buns, and your honey saturated version is irresistibly beautiful. What sumptuous photos, Lisa!

My holiday menu was too full to include these, but I still look forward to trying your recipe, so I can enjoy them with my morning coffee all week long. Yum!

Brightest blessings!

~ Paula

Oh, holy cow, I love hot cross buns. Having been r...

2009-04-13T15:12:00.000-04:00

Oh, holy cow, I love hot cross buns. Having been reared a fundamentalist child in Texas, I didn't know what Lent was, much less that you got such yummy treats. (We called the Pope "the Beast" and anything liturgical would have been seen as the markings of the Antichrist--but that's a whole 'nother story.) I found and snagged some hot cross buns at Amy's last week. Man, they were good. But maybe, even with Lent over and gone, I can still whip up a batch this week.

I just had to tell you, I made these on Friday and...

2009-04-13T00:16:00.000-04:00

I just had to tell you, I made these on Friday and they were absolutely wonderful! The best hot cross buns I've ever had. This is definitely going to be my go-to recipe for Easter. Thanks for sharing it with us!

What a wonderful way to celebrate Easter. You cann...

2009-04-12T23:42:00.000-04:00

What a wonderful way to celebrate Easter. You cannot be a fallen Episcopalian.....it's still on your mind, so it's still in your heart. The belief in Christ, how could you ever stop believing....if you ever let Jesus in your heart, He's still there, waiting for you. Happy Easter. He is risen! He is risen indeed. Remember that?

I just pulled these out of the oven and they were ...

2009-04-12T02:14:00.000-04:00

I just pulled these out of the oven and they were lovely. I used Manuka honey which gave a great flavour. In the past, I've found homemade hot cross buns to be too dense but these were quite light and definately fluffy. I didn't bother letting the milk mixture cool but I let them rise for almost 2 hours. Next time I'm going to add more spices. Delish!

Rebecca--Aren't they wonderful? Donna--Welcome! I ...

2009-04-11T22:40:00.000-04:00

Rebecca--Aren't they wonderful?

Donna--Welcome! I look forward to seeing you again!

Kalan--Oh, no! I'm sorry they were too dense. I would definitely make sure that the milk, etc. is cooler, but it is a heavier dough so it might need a slower rise, if that makes sense. Maybe two or three hours instead of the usual one hour.

I love your blog, the recipes I find in here are a...

2009-04-11T21:14:00.000-04:00

I love your blog, the recipes I find in here are always amazing! My mom and I tried to make the buns and I swear I followed your recipe to the T but they came out much denser than I imagine they're supposed to be. The yeast is brand new and worked well making other breads and the water I added was lukewarm, so I wanted to ask if the next time I should let the butter/milk/honey mix cool to room temperature before I pour it in the yeast? Would that affect the recipe too much?

The next time I'll try not to mess up another one of your wonderful recipes! Thank you.

How in the world have I not found your blog before...

2009-04-11T09:47:00.000-04:00

How in the world have I not found your blog before?? I must be living under a rock.. These look amazing. I LOVE them. Ill need a whole day just to sort through your blog. Nice to meet you.

Oh, yum! It is HCB season! I'm a 'fallen' Cathol...

2009-04-11T09:28:00.000-04:00

Oh, yum! It is HCB season! I'm a 'fallen' Catholic--but love this treat.

Monica--Thanks for the link! And I'd never heard t...

2009-04-10T18:37:00.000-04:00

Monica--Thanks for the link! And I'd never heard that about the tomb before--very interesting.

Helene--They're wonderful!

Anne--We can start a band, but I want to play drums, kay?

Jaxieb--Good thing honey is so good for you!

Katie--Awesome news! I'll let my mom know that you liked the recipe.

Tommy--You poor thing--that sounds dreadful. And you should definitely humour your mom with these!

Memoria--Thanks! If you make them, enjoy!

Farmer Jen--You're welcome. They're a cinch and so delicious.

Kevin--You would not believe how good it is!

Cynthia--It's calling your name!

Lickedspoon--That's good to know (on the off chance, indeed!).

Denise--Go visit Mattbites--he has one and it looks divine.

it would be awesome if you got the recipe for Capi...

2009-04-10T15:47:00.000-04:00

it would be awesome if you got the recipe for Capirotada!

And on a side note, if by some miracle you have an...

2009-04-10T03:11:00.000-04:00

And on a side note, if by some miracle you have any left over,they make a delicious bread and butter pudding...

The comments re: the honey cracked me up. These l...

2009-04-09T23:53:00.000-04:00

The comments re: the honey cracked me up. These look terrific.

I just wanna lick that icing :)

2009-04-09T22:17:00.000-04:00

I just wanna lick that icing :)

Soaking the hot cross buns with honey sounds so go...

2009-04-09T20:54:00.000-04:00

Soaking the hot cross buns with honey sounds so good!

Thank you for the recipe. I've always wanted to tr...

2009-04-09T18:11:00.000-04:00

Thank you for the recipe. I've always wanted to try these.

I agree with Adrienne! These are best buns I've se...

2009-04-09T17:44:00.000-04:00

I agree with Adrienne! These are best buns I've seen hehe! In fact, these are first photos that have tempted me to make them myself. Thanks to you and your mom!

Thanks for the recipe. I too grew up with hotcross...

2009-04-09T16:40:00.000-04:00

Thanks for the recipe. I too grew up with hotcross buns, but sadly, they were the commercial bakery variety and even then tasted vaguely like a hamburger bun with some raisins and spice. The "cross" was baked right in. Like a batter they squirted on the unbaked dough, after cooking it laid on top eerily.

I am going to see my Mom this weekend. Maybe I should humour her and make a batch of these babies and try and get her to guess what they are.