HOT Cross Buns PILLOW SOFT

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The hot cross bun's history is fascinating, blending religious, cultural, and culinary traditions. The origin of sweetened, spiced buns can be traced back to ancient civilizations. The Greeks and Romans had versions of sweetened bread. However, these ancient breads weren't specifically 'hot cross buns' as we know them today. The bun with a cross became associated with Christian traditions, specifically with Good Friday. The cross on the bun symbolises the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It's believed that the tradition of eating these buns on Good Friday began in the 12th century. A monk in St Albans, England, is said to have marked the buns with a cross in honour of Good Friday, giving rise to the specific tradition of the 'hot cross bun.' During the Tudor period in England, the London Clerk of Markets issued a decree forbidding the sale of hot cross buns and other spiced breads, except at burials, on Good Friday, or at Christmas. This may have helped to cement their association with these specific holidays. Various superstitions were associated with hot cross buns baked on Good Friday, such as the belief that they wouldn't spoil throughout the following year and that they had medicinal or protective properties. The recipe for hot cross buns has evolved over the centuries. Initially, they were probably made with plain dough without the sweet and spicy flavourings common today. The modern version, enriched with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, sweetened with sugar or honey, and containing currants or raisins, became popular in the Victorian era. The British colonists and migrants took the tradition of hot cross buns to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia, where it has become a staple during the Easter season. Today, hot cross buns come in various flavours and versions, including chocolate, apple-cinnamon, and toffee, reflecting contemporary culinary trends and tastes. 👇 RECIPE BELOW ❤️Hello, viewers! I've noticed that only around 11% of you watching are currently subscribed. I'd love to continue creating helpful content for all of you. So, if you've enjoyed this video and would like to see more in the future, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed! I aim to help as many people as possible by sharing my knowledge and expertise. By subscribing, you'll help this channel grow so I can deliver valuable information. Thanks for your consideration, and I look forward to continuing to engage with all of you in the comments. Already subscribed? ▶ Turn on Ringtone 🔔 to be notified of new videos 🙏 SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL 🙏 It would certainly go a long way in helping me ❤️ Support my little channel on Patreon (only if you want :) https://www.patreon.com/backyard_chef MY BUY ME A COFFEE PAGE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/backyardchef Remember, when following a recipe, you must taste the dish as you go along. All recipes may require some adjustments to suit your personal preferences. These recipes are complete and make for great foundations you can tailor. I hope you enjoy cooking as much as I do. Taking Cooking food back to basics. Hot Cross Buns: Ingredients 500g Plain flour/ All purpose flour or strong white bread flour 10g instant dry yeast/quick yeast 1-2 tsp salt to taste 50g caster sugar 2 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp cinnamon 1 lg egg 50g melted unsalted butter 350ml water at room temp 300g of dried fruit/mixed peel Extra flour for kneading For the cross... 75g plain flour/All purpose flour 75ml water 25g veg oil For Glazing 2 tbsp sugar 4 tbsp water Apricot jam Mixed spice / similar to pumpkin spice 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp Nutmeg 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp coriander 10x10 inch baking tray https://amzn.to/3IIGTGC oven to 380°F (190°C) 20 - 25 mins Air fryer 340°F (170°C) 18 mins https://amzn.to/3QRaC3F I used a HYSapientia 24L Air fryer oven PRIVACY POLICY and FULL DISCLOSURE: Rik participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program (UK). DISCLAIMER: Please note that the product links included in this video contain affiliate links. If you click one of the links and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission. This is at NO extra cost to you, which will assist me in maintaining my channel and creating more videos. I appreciate your support. Thank you for considering using these links.