187: How to make Hot Cross Buns - Bake with Jack

[@notaphish]

Thanks, another great recipe and related advice to not get frustrated! Legend!!

[@notaphish]

Thank you so much for the video!! I've made a bunch of your recipes, bought some merch and love your style of presentation! Mine turned out so good for a first time!! Cant thank you enough!

[@cory2300]

Jack has such a good way of explaining things. Even though he going through a recipe, he makes sure to explain the reasoning behind things and what is actually happening. This immensely helps with memory retention and allows you to really level up skills, not just replication.

[@ChelseaSteeb]

"what is that stuff in a plastic bag at the supermarket that they sell me?! It ain't this!" 😂🙏🙌🙆

[@carolinewong1698]

Sourdough bread

[@kittyrichmond3034]

I live in Southport, NC and Walmart Carrie’s a mixed spice called Boston Spice that has all the ingredients and is very reasonable. Miss Kitty Ps I’m 79 And been baking bread all my adult yrs but following your show I now make the best bread ever. My whole family thanks you and I.

[@karenbrooks3765]

Made this yesterday. No mixed spice I made my own with cloves nutmeg ginger and cinnamon. No sultanas, I subbed in cranberries left over from your Christmas wreath! No candied peel, added zest of half lemon and half orange. Simply delicious and HUGE. Thank you!

[@ymfg9004]

How delightful! What a treat it has been to watch you teach this recipe Jack. Lovely clear instructions and sound explanations whilst making it all look effortless. And full marks for including citrus peel. What is it with people today avoiding it? Christmas cake and pudding and hot cross buns are nothing without it. I have only ever made hot cross buns once in my 65 years on the planet and I was heartily disappointed ..... not with the finished product but because I missed out on one! I decided to make a second batch to give a friend but while I was doing that my husband and sons polished off the finished first batch 😠 It seemed like such a long process for no return that I have since been known to do a 120km round trip across Melbourne (Australia) to purchase some from two bakeries who make top buns - at a top price. Now I have the house to myself for longer periods of time I'm going to make your buns and enjoy at least one 👍 Best wishes for a long, happy and successful life, Yvette

[@debbiefranzoi5252]

Thanks Jack. I just pre-ordered your book. Love that you have a Canadian (shipping included) option! I am not a fan of Hot Cross Buns but will definitely give this a try. My Mom loves them. Here is a typical blend of spices used to make the mixed spice: 1 Tbsp ground allspice 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground nutmeg 2 tsp ground mace 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground Ginger Blend all spices together, and store in a sealed jar away from light.

[@davidasherson1915]

These are just perfect! Made a rod for my back. All of our friends want them for Easter so here I go!

[@ElizabethCropper-zi4uw]

Brilliant easy recipe , tried a few recipes,but this one is the only one that totally works . Delicious thank you

[@9brian99]

Your a star. Didn’t see this video last year but as my hot cross buns have been a bit of a disappointment in the past I’ve got to give these a go next week. Hope your book’s selling well. 😊😊

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Jack. 🙂 There's a point there that I can imagine myself pitching one of those buns across the room. 😆😄 I'll follow your lead with the earbuds putting out some nice relaxing music. Those look lovely and I can almost smell them baking! Blessings! 💜

[@worldofkaeos]

i was just searching up hot cross buns online and then jack immediately read my mind and uploaded 🤗 perfecttt!!!!

[@TheCelestialhealer]

Love your presentation and excellent recipes. If you do like Jack says, everything turns out perfect. And yes, I will also keep the fruit overnight to soak.

[@joyosomiha2785]

It's such a delight watching you do what you love so much. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Congratulations on your book, Jack.

[@jvallas]

So thorough. Definitely made me want to give these a try! I think being able to teach your classes again has brought you back to a more zen place! (Of course, I base this only on seeing you in videos 😏)

[@Bakewithjack]

I think you’re right Judy 🤗

[@EM-ix9oi]

Tea and hit crossed buns! Perfect for a cold day today in Chicago. Thank you.

[@suehedges436]

Yey! Jacks hot cross buns! I’m definitely making these, I knew you’d do a recipe soon. I make them every year but I can’t wait to try your recipe Jack. I’ve been making your triple loaf recipe today Jack, my husband says ‘I’ve nailed this bread thing!’ all thanks to you Jack. Good to see you looking well, I hope the family are all well again. I can’t wait for your book! Keep doing what you’re doing Jack. you’re an inspiring human being on many levels. 😊

[@kathiebannister20]

Hey Jack, I made your hot cross buns yesterday. What a big hit! I was told they are better than store brought. And my favorite, perfect! 😊 Not too sweet, light & fluffy. Much easier than I expected, I had watched the video last week so I carefully followed the recipe in the book. I'll definitely make them again. 👏👏

[@sylsuthss]

Finally got around to baking these this evening. Thank you Jack for another successful recipe, cannot wait to have these instead of shop bought ones for Good Friday. Wishing you and your family a lovely Easter

[@soniaslater8909]

Hi Jack, made those today for very first time ever. They came out absolutely gorgeous! Best tip... how to distribite the fruit... this worked soo well, never seen fruit incorporated in pastry so beautifully before.

[@willdavies6489]

Made these today, what a great recipe thank you Jack. It's not often that a recipe comes through like it dose with the pro's but this one sure did and on that basis the 'Bread Every Day' book has now been pre-ordered.

[@Milllarman]

Baked these today. Been baking with Jack for a year or two now so I have learnt how to handle a wet dough. These are brilliant. If you bake you may as well bake big, which these are.

[@David-kf2rw]

A tip for the grease proof paper is to crunch it up into a ball and then open it out and it will fit better into your dish or tray. Also instead of mixed spice, I use garam masala as it’s much cheaper and has similar spices in it

[@sDeveo6282]

Made mine today on Easter Sunday and used choc chip instead. Thanks Jack. Great advice as usual. 1 other thing I did was to put vanilla ice cream in the middle and serve it as a desert. Like a hot cross bun ice cream sandwich 😋

[@christinechisman7520]

Great recipe and loved the video just pulled mine out of oven, really happy with these

[@janetsawyers8703]

Ohh my God Jack because easter is nearly here I thought I would give your recipe try. Absolutely the right choice my hot cross buns are awesome I soaked the fruit in spiced rum over night just to give even more flavour.Thank you :-)))))

[@Jeni10]

Watching you knead that dough, I can smell the spices!

[@WhichOneWouldYouRather]

Why did I watch this when I was hungry? Also, hot cross buns are my dads favourite treat, can't wait to make them for him!

[@annephillips2474]

Your recipes always work, my buns are lovely, thanks Jack

[@roxanneramnarrain2617]

Thanks for the amazing recipe. You have an Excellent way of taking us through the process. Just made some now, absolutely delicious 😋

[@rahmond]

I have to say this is really thorough and awesome. Doing it today! Thanks for such a well pulled together instruction.

[@andymoon1039]

Just like to say keep the good work up jack just try the recipe out and they came out like yours on the video The mrs Has given me 10 out of 10 thank you again jack

[@Bakewithjack]

YES Andy! Nice one 👍🏻

[@P.F.3.]

Nice bun's brah!! Great with any Sunday meal 😋

[@barbarapaessler9067]

Hello from Queensville, Canada.. ! Great recipe can't wait to work it into my Easter Weekend plans ! Thanks to others for sharing more about the mixed spice. ! We have a British Imports store nearby but they are sold out !! Thank you again for your fabulous instruction !

[@ginaanderson7616]

Greetings from a fan in Vancouver Canada -- BTW Mixed spice here is called "Pumpkin Pie Spice" . And BTW - I'll be picking up my signed Bake with Jack book, and apron etc in Exeter next month!

[@karinwallace8811]

In the US, pumpkin pie spice doesn't usually have coriander in it

[@denisehammons779]

May 5th? Thats my birthday!! Guess I need to order as a gift to myself! Great video as always!!

[@maycanfield9683]

Definitely one of my favorite videos from you. Thanks for being so awesome. Can't wait to read your book!

[@criswilson1140]

Yummy! I am sure there are many mixed spice recipes, but this is the one that I use British Mixed Spice Recipe 1 tablespoon quality ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground allspice 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoons ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon ground mace

[@Bakewithjack]

Oh nice Cris! Thank you 🤗

[@doraharrison1642]

thank you for your recipe

[@annebatchelor6374]

I grated nutmeg and ground whole cloves - v fragrant

[@sinu931]

Hi Cris, perhaps this is a stupid question but is it coriander as in coriander seeds or dry coriander leaves? I'd say the first but not sure 😅 ciao from Venice, Italy

[@criswilson1140]

@@sinu931 I use ground seeds.

[@ΜαρίνοςΤ-μ4ρ]

Loved your presentation. "What is that thing in the plastic bag.." funny.

[@tigertiger55]

Wow, just took the batch of hotXbuns from your blog recipe out of the oven right as you posted this. Came out lovely again. Thanks Jack

[@timhughes5187]

I made two batches of these; both excellent thanks Jack.

[@countzero1727]

worked like a charm. recommend giving this a go

[@christinerose4839]

Jack thank you so much for this podcast the recipe is great but to see it done is amazing and helpful they are the best Hot Cross Buns I’ve ever seen .Happy Easter to you and family and everyone who watch your channel

[@rudikruijsse9126]

A perfect recipe once more, finally proper Hot Cross Buns. Thanks Jack (also for the course last month)!

[@clarehartland150]

My mother-in-law was partial to a hot cross bun with a piece of cheese. Like eating fruit cake and cheese. Try it, it’s yummy! Great tips Jack. I can never make a soft hxb, so I’m going to try your recipe 😋

[@helengreenaway4118]

the best ones I have ever made. thank you Jack❤

[@melvynblunt]

Just brilliant - thanks Jack

[@hondaboy2001]

Looks lovely, Jack! 👍🏻

[@ruthdoyle3572]

Hi Jack I made these buns everything went perfectly well, the dough rose beautifully. But after shaping the buns they collapsed during proving , I proved them in my 40 c degree oven . This always works with bread making , but could this be the cause of them collapsing or could it be That i didn’t roll them lightly enough. It was very disappointing I tried baking them which needless to say was a disaster and they ended up in the bin. could I have kneeded the dough again and saved it like you do with bread dough ? Thanks again for your amazing teaching .By the way I received your book today .

[@Bakewithjack]

Yes Ruth, the puffed up to much in your oven and couldn't take any more rise! THat's why they collapsed. Prove for less time or at a cooler temperature so they don't go that far next time. :-)

[@DNPaterson]

Mmmm, these look tasty. I'll give them a go this weekend 😋

[@listerjp1]

I have just baked these and although mine are a little rustic, they taste brill

[@carolabnett9256]

Love your videos, so instructive, will be making these for Easter.

[@hilarycarter-thompson605]

Thank you Jack. Look forward to mine looking as good as yours 😊. I also add fiori di Sicilia to mine which enhances the mixed peel. I must get your book too!!

[@susangordon1157]

Lovely Jack! I am still in disbelief that you got all that fruit into those buns! Amazing! ❤

[@annebatchelor6374]

Inspired me! Made them today. Good result. Rise was v slow.

[@tl4214]

I had No Idea what hot crossed buns were! This looks delicious!! Thanks again, Jack!!

[@Bakewithjack]

My pleasure TL 🤗

[@debbywright1955]

I have ordered your book and expect it sometime at the end of May to Michigan, USA. I will try this recipe after the holidays. But the challenge for me will be weighing everything, I am a cup measurer. So between measuring and measuring in grams vs oz. It will be a learning experience!! Also..I looked for the mixed spices, seems to be a big variety of what is considered mixed spice. thanks for sharing such a great video.

[@Heather-fx7sr]

Congrats on the book, Jack. The buns look amazing. Any chance you have a recipe for a vegan enriched dough?

[@maz8869]

Afternoon Jack! Please can you tell me, if I wanted to do a sourdough version, what ratio starter to yeast would I use? Also would it be the same process please? 🧡

[@ennylass]

Reminds me of my childhood

[@suecollins3246]

Soak the fruit in brandy and add a little to the marmalade? Apricot jam instead?

[@matthewmorgan2975]

Sublime Jack! Love it! So enjoy your full tutorials 🙏🏻👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

[@yadiracamacho499]

We have something similar in Venezuela, ambrosia. But it doesn't have spices, but orange blossom water. This look tasty, if I find candied peels at the supermarket I might try to make them.

[@doctorpc4x4]

Came up a treat these did Cheers

[@MADCookieTube]

Would you use this enriched dough as cinnamon rolls?

[@Arcadia61]

I had half-forgotten the book comes out soon. Ordered it ages ago and hopefully, it will be here in time for my birthday in May. These buns look amazing. Easter is over now but I can always do them without the cross. Buns are delicious no matter the time of year. Also, I'm wondering if I could soak the raisins in something else instead of water. Orange juice and some booze, perhaps? Would that mess with the dough?

[@didifutures]

DANG, these look delicious. I’ve watched 4 different hot cross bun videos (I wasn’t cheating on you Jack lol) BUT, this video was he best. As always xoxo Looking forward to making them 🥰

[@Jddjdurjf]

Can you leave the buns overnight for the second puff? If so, in the fridge?

[@helenedgington3135]

Any tips to make this without egg, substitutes thanks.

[@narelle4526]

McKenzies mixed spice in Australia. Light blue shaker tin.

[@sarahhudson4006]

They are glorious!

[@jklphoto]

Finally going to give this British classic a go Jack. Here in 'merica, our two must popular flour choices are an AP at 11.7% or SWBF at 12.7% protein. Would the latter be too much gluten and lead to heavy buns or do we need that strength, given the nature of the inclusions?

[@christine6878]

Right I know this is unbelievable BUT if there are any buns left over they make fantastic bread and butter pudding! Btw why do I want to giggle when you say “buns”, funny little word!

[@LotusSun639]

I feel it’s the English accent ❤ I know what you mean giggle bc of how much life can be breathed back into a word, simply by changing the pronunciation/accents. ❤ Such beauty

[@TheWacoKid1963]

I once did swap mixed spice for all spice, tasted okay but dough was as brown as a cow pat

[@SuperPracticalyoutub]

Thanks from Australia Jack!! Excellent recipe. Just made a test batch. I did use a stand mixer to knead though, expect for adding the fruit. I followed the recipe for that. I'm tempted to throw the fruit into the stand mixer as well. Would that stuff it up? Maybe squash the fruit?

[@KevvvDub]

Look brilliant, hope to try these next week!

[@HMarhic]

Hi Jack, is your book translated in french for early fans as me ? Thanks for all, and continue to Bake with Jack !!!

[@Bakewithjack]

WOW no clue, I’ll look into it 🤗

[@sabinewalter9887]

Awesome! That was a lot of talking about my buns! I was exercising them while watching it! Haha! This sounds like an awesome recipe, but I will try to make it with sourdough. Sir Bobby Farts-Alot needs more exercise. I also googled the spice and found a link for Schwartz Ground Mixed spice, that contains "an aromatic blend of cinnamon, coriander, caraway, nutmeg, ginger and cloves". I could have sworn you said "dill" in your video but I may be off my buns in this. :) That's why I googled it. I usually make those spices in the coffee grinder turned spice mill. Works like a charm. I make my "Brotgewuerz" for my sourdough bread the same way. I have a bit of the baking spice from Kalustyan's left that contains Saigon & Indonesian cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, Cloves, Dried orange peel & cardamom, which is very tasty as well. Oh, and the white cross will be mixed with come Cointreau in the water. :) I may even soak the raisins in that. Thanks for getting my baking brain going. I needed that this morning.

[@catclick16]

I have arthritis in my hands, can you knead using a dough hook in the mixing bowl?

[@bekahbeeb]

My kids have been wanting hot cross buns ever since I read them the nursery rhyme lol. Know I have no excuse lol

[@madaxe79]

My missis just asked me if I waned ho crossed buns this easter, I said: maybe this year I’ll make my own. Open youtube and there you are Jack, exactly whatI need, when I need it....

[@tomspiers1658]

I was going to try pumpkin pie spice which is a mixture of cinnamon ginger nutmeg allspice and clove

[@sarahhudson4006]

It's pretty close, but add a little ground cardamom and they'll taste even better

[@petertwyman5250]

I can’t wait to make these!

[@markusmeyer6391]

My granma was not a gentle woman and she took the task of teaching me how to kneed and make bread. She kinda traumatized me, and i hated bread since then. I'm trying to overcome the trauma and relearn the correct way to make bread and in a way i can love it instead of dreading it.

[@powderriverfarrier]

Soaked in water? Nay nay. Soak 'em in high quality bourbon.

[@tomspiers1658]

Or rum

[@neurorn477]

That doesn’t affect the rise?

[@amythompson7700]

Ooooh!

[@numero480]

Wow those looked delicious!! I never heard of that mixed spice. I’m going to look for it and give that recipe a try. I never liked the hot cross buns in the store. They taste like fruit filled cinnamon buns.

[@ratdog7666]

Omg you’re back , yay

[@geminil2415]

Doesn't water in the oven give a hard crust???

[@renatalawrance122]

Your wife is so lucky !

[@swiftshadowfax6075]

the cinnamon, ginger, clove and nutmeg is pretty much pumpkin [pie] spice. Just need to add corriander and dill

[@nicholaweller5602]

These look amazing and I can’t wait for the book! Can I use fresh yeast as that’s what I have at home (is it double the amount of dry?) thanks 😊

[@medihakaya4593]

Fabulous!

[@alwilson6471]

Hey Jack - how about a wholewheat option. Any other changes apart from the flour?

[@joanner149]

You’d usually add a little extra liquid because wholemeal flour soaks up more liquid. Also, I’d use a 50:50 white wholemeal mix. 100% wholewheat would probably by far too dense.

[@janthie5787]

Hi Jack, I am thinking of buying a new oven. What oven are you using in your kitchen?

[@phyllisgordon6577]

Genius!

[@christianaviola856]

Looks great, thank you, what do you think of soaking the fruits in Brandy or spiced rum? Have you tried putting some titanium dioxide in the cross?

[@geminil2415]

Mixed spice is available in every supermarket I know.

[@dudleyspikeclarke1355]

Japanese Yuzu Jam gives a very different flavor for your glaze....

[@erinlight1638]

I will buy your book