Comments on: Hot Cross Buns

By: Not Delia

Not Delia — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:52:55 +0000

Hi Paul

I’m not much of a baker usually, but I’m starting to discover that Nigella’s baking recipes are pretty good. The banana bread was great anyway!

Like everyone, I have my own favourite chefs/cooks. Delia Smith is NOT on that list. I guess that’s a quick way of saying why I’m Not Delia. James Martin is a nice guy – I met him once when I made a TV appearance on Ready Steady Cook in 1997. (In the audience, if you must know. But I was in the front row!)

Cheers

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:08:21 +0000

Thanks “Not Delia” – glad you liked the look of these buns.
You’re spot on, we do have several Nigella Books to choose from. Another reason we use her recipes alot is because they’re generally available online, so you don’t need to own the books. I love the way she often sneaks in something that little bit more indulgent than is strictly necessary(!). I’m also a fan of Jame’s Martin – he has some fantastic dessert and cakes ideas, although many are quite intricate.
I will look out for some Donna Hay recipes to try!

By: Not Delia

Not Delia — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:52:35 +0000

Another great posting! I notice that you seem to use Nigella’s recipes quite a lot for baking. I do have one of her books (Feast) but it’s not usually one of the first I turn to if I’m looking for something. Perhaps I’m missing out?

I’m a big fan of Donna Hay, and would recommend her Modern Classics Book 1 to anyone.

By: matt

matt — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:51:18 +0000

Mmm…xbuns. I like them so much, they seem much more of an all year round thing to me. In fact, I totally missed out on any this Easter. Good effort though, our blog has been lacking Eastery-ness, everyone else has been making cakes. Extra fruit in sounds good to me.

How did you make the cross in he end without piping it? It looks almost like the buns opened whilst cooking leaving the cross.

xbuns for breakfast…contentious.