Hot Cross Buns | Cheaper than Store-Bought | EASY RECIPE

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

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[@Errol.C-nz]

I do a needless.. kneadless spicy fruit loaf mix as my buns.. 50/50 saltanas & raisins, dried apricot, prunes & figs.. I only ever use soft brown sugar.. 5 spice & cinnamon, milk powder.. all in a warm bowl.. just 1 teaspoon of yeast but.. I leave to rise overnight to bake early morning.. a large square pizza stone.. the prunes & dates make for a real smooth mellow sweetness & I think give the yeast a good kick.. huge rise & very light.. cheers from Palmy.. doing a $50 challenge too 👌

[@usernone5744]

Jim

[@lynettedlima8868]

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[@lynettedlima8868]

Sorry abt my earlier comment, I found the recipe. Thank you for showing us a very simple method of preparing hot cross buns.

[@janiceray4161]

Thanks

[@sandrahawrelluk5144]

I'm here in Canada and sent this video to my friend. She wrote back "Lol, I just started watching her too! Love her style." You're a hit. Thanks for sharing your life and skills with us.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Wow, that is so mind-boggling to me. So many new faces here. I'm looking forward to doing a live to get to know you all a little more. Thanks so much for watching

[@patriciaober4647]

@@FarmersWifeHomestead thank you for sharing your cooking skills with us. I laughed when you grabbed that spoon to position the oven door properly... just like a farmer's wife!

[@lin1038]

I’m enjoying these videos as well! 👋👋🇨🇦

[@ynnep72]

Canadian here too!

[@collef1136]

In Canada there is a guy in Toronto called “glen and friends” on KZbin. He has an amazing hot cross bun recipe. Best I’ve ever had.🇨🇦

[@witch.with.a.capital.B]

Hello sweets, another kiwi here 🫶🏼 from the small town of Marton (in between palmy north and Whanganui) I just wanted to say hi and thank you, because of you and your videos I am now going to be stocking up on home made cake mix (I never get box cakes cause I don’t like the taste so always baked from scratch, your way is so much easier and faster) buying in bulk and also onion prep and garlic pucks are just genius, from a disabled mum of 2 disabled girls with a disabled husband thank you.. thank you, thank you, thank you for making my life easier 🥰🥰 also I’m going to try and make these hot cross buns (both lots) for hubby and my in laws (I only eat the chocolate ones)😊 I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter 🥰🥰 oh I forgot to say I got some of those bag stands they are amazing 🤩 ❤

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Hello and thank you for your message. I am so pleased you are finding my videos such a help to you and your beautiful family. I hope I can continue to bring good ideas to you and help out even more. I travel down your way often to visit family. Take care and hope to hear from you again soon.

[@Jake-jf1bg]

Hell yeah choccie HCB's, you're an absolute wiz.... love your authenticity too 🇦🇺

[@McTruck]

Just tried your crumpet recipe today, we absolutely smashed them. My wife seriously asked if you had a hot cross bun recipe! Have you got our kitchen bugged?! 😆

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

hahahaha didn't you see me sitting in the corner?

[@cindygriffin8669]

This sounds. Crackup 😊

[@shannonh.5298]

I'm a South African living in USA watching you in New Zealand. How awesome to come across your video. So looking forward to making these. My twin sister goes on a hunt for these weeks before Easter. Now we can make them. Thank you for sharing. New to watching you and just love your videos.

[@annettebroomhall8617]

Another way to prove buns is in the fridge. I often make my buns or rolls in the evening, form them, cover them, and stick them in the fridge for up to a couple of days. Usually just overnight, but there is no change if leaving them longer. Bring them up to room temperature using any of your warm the dough methods, and bake as usual. This also has the benefit of a slow rise which makes a particularly tender crumb. Very convenient too for a busy lifestyle. Can freeze at that stage also.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Yes, Thank you for mentioning this as I completely forgot to. I often freeze my bread this way and I have a video on it as well. Thanks so much for leaving your suggestions here for others.

[@elt.214]

What lovely gifts you received. This is such a great community. The buns look delicious.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Yes, it was! such a surprise. Thanks for watching and I hope you give them a go.

[@nzmoneykarma]

Thanks Stacy- you are improving the quality frugal food in my whare 🙂

[@sandrahawrelluk5144]

I made the chocolate ones exactly as the recipe says. They were wonderful. Grandkids gobbled them up.

[@nmarie360]

Wow Stacey- thanks for de-mystifying Hot Cross Buns, I always assumed it would be super hard to make them! I will definitely try this! I absolutely love how you go through each step! Congrats on the growth of your channel - reaffirms that your posts are hitting the spot- please keep em coming!😊

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Hope you enjoy it Thanks for watching and for your encouragement

[@OMGhorrid]

Kiwi girl here, Oh my word Stacey, I have always wanted to make Hot Cross Buns, watched you tube vids and I got put off because there was just too much prepping involved like literally 2 hours prepping, and it was like... Oh heck NO!!! I give up, but seeing your speedy prepping its like, Oh yes, you beauty. I've just watched this three times, drooled much? Hell yeah lol Love this. Thank you so much for sharing because now I will be making these. Thank you! :)

[@wendaoughterson345]

Thank you so much you are a good Teacher ❤🎉

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Thank you

[@bernicebabe4154]

Made the crumpets today. Oh my goodness! No more store-bought for us. Now to try the buns. Kia ora!

[@ChristelHansen87]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I halved it as we have a tiny oven in an off grid tiny home (to half the egg I just beat it and tipped about half of it in the mix). This recipe is insanely good! The half mix made 8, and they were devoured by the family who proclaimed that they were the “best they’ve ever eaten!” ❤ We have to make up another couple of batches for the weekend 😂

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Thank you I am so pleased you all enjoyed them.

[@honeygirl769]

Staci , Hello From Alaska, I think that you are doing just fine , as you are showing us what you mean when you cannot find the right words that you are looking for to explain what you are doing . Don't worry about what anyone else thinks . I understand you quite well , and think that you are doing a wonderful job in your BAKING . God Bless You , your Husband and your Family and friends .

[@deannasnyder2470]

Thank you so much for your recipes. My hubby is hooked on crumpets and he loves hot Cross Buns. I have heard many KZbinrs complain about the haters. We are people, none of us perfect. Hollywood types pay oodles of $$ to fix their imperfections and end up looking fake. It would be a sad world if we all looked alike!! Keep your chin up and live your best life!! Luv your videos and spirit!!

[@robertmellor5808]

You’re world famous in Aotearoa now, Stacey! Love your channel. We try to do similar things with our food budget because we hate waste. One thing that no cookery blogs cover is the cost of power while cooking. We use Electric Kiwi as our supplier. They give us an hour of free power every day so we endeavour to cook for the day in that hour. Baking, hob cooking, the lot! It’s amazing what you can get done in an hour if you prepare ahead of time and batch bake. Off to try your hot X buns next!

[@fussyrenovator7551]

I’ve often wondered about that. I’m Australian but I know tha South Africa has terrible power problems too.i have an old recipe book that teaches how to cook from the highest temperature down to the lowest in a day.

[@icelandinharmony9118]

I'm an Aussie living in Iceland and made my first ever Hot Cross Buns thanks to your video. Nom nom nom. If I could work out how to attach a photo I would.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Hello, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the recipe. You could send it to my email if you like. I love to see everyone's creations :-0

[@frankyw8803]

Awesome Stacey.

[@astroZOMBIESattack]

I tried these this afternoon, they turned out fantastic! I had been wanting to try baking hot x buns again, the last recipe I attempted was very complicated and they turned out doughy. These were so fast to make - I decided to make them at 3pm and they were cooling on a rack at 5:30pm! So easy! I did the chocolate, made 15 buns like you did, they are a great size and the texture is light and fluffy like store bought. I don't have a fancy mixer but I did use the dough hooks on my electric mixer and kneaded that way for a few minutes. I will be making more for Easter, thank you!

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

That's amazing I'm so pleased you loved the recipe.

[@clodaghread5655]

Bless your hands, these look amazing, hi from Ireland

[@sandicoppins]

Thanks for showing how to actually form and shape the individual buns... First time I've seen this being done. I learned a lot from this episode 😊

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aileenmanns530]

Love watching your videos.

[@alex.is.here.]

Omg, the chocolate ones, my husband's new favorites.. oh, I my grandson said, these recipes taste awesome my son said I've finally cracked it for sweet rolls and buns..so thank you

[@wudgee]

In France I can’t get these unless paying through the nose from an importer, so huge thanks. The tips on how to warm the bowl and mixture are a big help too, we don’t have the heating on much.

[@DeborahYardley]

For years, like decades really, I have failed at hot cross buns, some so inedible the chooks wouldn't touch them!! But yesterday I followed your recipe and instructions and was gobsmacked to not only produce something edible and delicious but truly better than a bought one. I love your videos and the authentic, relatable self that you are. Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us all.

[@lynettemitchell9204]

I made both your hot cross buns this Easter after you inspired me with your recipe. Thank you for teaching me how. We loved them, and I'll make them outside of Easter , now that I know how. Thank you so much❤

[@jeanpower2148]

I’m your next door neighbour in AUS. Just watched your video and can’t wait to try your recipe. Thank you for your no-fuss style of baking. Will definitely watch your other videos. Will be looking out for your crumpet recipe. 👍

[@granmarene]

Thanks for another great recipe I live in Kentucky USA. My bucket list is to visit your country. I hope I could do that sometime soon.

[@tracyschiemer4366]

I must try these esp the choc ones my hubby will love them, easter whatever hubby catches when were fishing yabbies yellowbelly and occasionally cod

[@JudithsTube]

Hi there, just wanted to say how much I enjoy watching your videos! You’re so down to earth. And don’t worry about how you explain things. I can understand what you’re explaining perfectly! Can’t wait to try out these hot cross buns for Easter this year! Nom…nom… nom…😋🤤😋🤤

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Thanks so much, I hope you enjoy them

[@TrustYourGovtEverythingIsFine]

Thanks! I really appreciate your valuable content. I'm telling you, if we lived in the same town, we would be best friends! Lol! You are truly amazing and your skills blow me away.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Oh my Gosh, thank you so much for your generous Thanks. That is so kind of you. Where are you based?

[@TrustYourGovtEverythingIsFine]

@@FarmersWifeHomestead You're so welcome. I really appreciate your cooking style. I live in New Mexico, USA. I bought a little log cabin that needs a lot of love on two acres. It's just me and the FARMily now. :) I freestyle cook most of the time. I make a lot of soup. That is the MOST underrated food. Don't you think? I don't want to brag, but my soups are getting pretty good! I'm getting there. Your videos are really helping!

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Soups are one of my most favorite foods. Hubby isn't keen as he is a real meat and three veggie guy. I make them still, but not as much as I used to. Gosh, it sounds like you are living an amazing lifestyle! Thanks again for your amazing support.

[@elizabethzabinski2051]

SUCCESS ......Stacy l made another batch and they are beautiful. I had to borrow my sisters mixer as l could not find my dough mixers and hers didnt mix down to the bottom of the bowl, however l found mine and they turned out great. Thank you so much. CRUMPETS NEXT

[@JodyBaham-ue2tg]

So so good

[@vickymanos9718]

Thank you Tracey! I made these today and they worked out perfectly. I made 16 in the flat tray the oven came with. So soft and delicious and super easy. Proofing time was longer though. Just over 1 hour first proof and about 50 mins second proof. Otherwise everything else perfect 👌🏼 keep doing what you’re doing. You are soooo endearing 🥰

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@carleneryder4360]

They look awesome. They'd be nice to make for Easter. Thank you for sharing.

[@SarahMunroe-q7e]

I'm going to try these. Thank you for going into such detail. They are going to beat the New World ones hand's down.

[@ClareTanna]

I love watching you as you are a natural. Thank you for sharing.💞

[@daveschofield7624]

Hi Stacy, just made the fruit ones this morning. I am so excited they came out so well. I am feeling very proud of myself. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@mazza7419]

Thanks Stacy. O will definitely be trying then as Easter nears. Love you channel. So glad I stumbled onto it.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

thanks so much

[@katea6885]

My young niece and I made these yesterday (Easter Sunday) for the extended family. Easy as, and very yummy! I'm going to add more spices next time just as a personal preference, but the traditional, fruit-free, chocolate and even a batch made with GF flour were very much appreciated by all. (The GF ones weren't as fluffy, as per usual, but still worked quite well.) Thank you for a great recipe!

[@wanieta9271]

The hot cross buns look perfect

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

thank you

[@denisekendall7147]

Kia ora. I watched this video and then made the chocolate buns straight away. They were delicious. I will make the original ones over the weekend. I also recycle my baking paper. thanks for posting

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

I'm so pleased they worked out well for you.

[@denisekendall7147]

They were great thanks. I read you article on your web site about canning. I've had two All American pressure cookers for 30 years. They've been busy just this past week preserving tomato soup. I've done 20 jars of soup so far as well as other relishes etc. I'm sure my children's grandchildren will be able to use these pressure cookers 🤣🤣@@FarmersWifeHomestead

[@erilynmcmillan4425]

Just the other day, I was thinking about finding a brioche recipe to make my Hot Cross buns. I made both of them this morning and they are lovely! Thank you so much 🥰

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Wonderful! They are proving to be a hit, I'm glad you like them

[@erilynmcmillan4425]

@@FarmersWifeHomestead, I’ve shared this too, so I hope someone else will try making them!

[@moirahenriksen3527]

They look so beautiful.

[@SusanJane-it8hi]

It's such a joy to watch you. I will absolutely make these. Thank you!

[@danaharris5446]

Love your channel ❤USA, California

[@harleneosborne4950]

Love your hot cross buns recipe. Got to try them! Thankyou again.

[@wanieta9271]

I found your channel yesterday MARCH 18 and I watched your pizza dough recipe making.i decided im gonna try this recipe as I have made millions (it seems) recipes for pizza dough and just didn’t care for any of them. I couldn’t get over how nice the dough came out in my KITCHEN AID STAND MIXER . IT WAS SO,PLIABLE AND SMOOTH . It rolled out perfectly, so Thankyou Stacey for that recipe. ALBERTA,Canada.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

I'm so happy you enjoyed making the pizza recipe, that fills my heart with so much joy!

[@debbieregan5349]

Stacy thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe! I made them this afternoon and they turned out delicious! 🤩

[@joryan237]

I love that you plug along with a wonky oven door! That reminds me of times long gone but dearly missed. Found your Chanel today and I love your work, very real and authentic.

[@helenskidzevicius7202]

I made these hot cross buns for today. Best hot cross buns recipe I've found. For my personal taste, I will be increasing the spices next time. I did 12, and they are huge. I'll be turning 2 of them into chocolate hot cross bread and butter pudding for desert on Sunday. Thank you for this recipe❤❤❤❤

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Glad you like them!

[@TrinaMadeIt]

I love how you store or your herbs in large jars, i do the same. I go through that much of all my herbs and spices because i make almost everything from scratch. Plus, they are soooo much cheaper.

[@lisakiel9695]

Yip i do the same love cumin so im always refilling it😂

[@jujutrini8412]

Not only is it cheaper but is better for your health and tastes better too! Long may you keep doing that! ✌️

[@sarahb2623]

Easter is coming up; I've just started baking successfully this past year and I am looking forward to making this recipe! 🎉😊😊😊

[@fussyrenovator7551]

It’s absolutely fantastic. Just do a little research on rolling and tensioning the buns. If you have made bread to will know. I had made bread for years but this dough was completely new to me. Turns out you shape the same way. Tension over the top and pinched in underneath

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Let me know how you go :-)

[@francinahendriks5850]

Hi Stacey! I'm watching from Atlantis, Cape Town. You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I'm definitely going to try it. God bless

[@TWR4393]

Thank you. Loved your video. I bake my hot cross buns in a Corning Ware ceramic baking dish and I’m very happy with how they bake in it

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Great to know :-)

[@alex.is.here.]

So, working my way through some of your recipes.. another winner in my family. Chocolate ones tomorrow..

[@SherryEllison-h3j]

Hi from Ontario, Canada…just found your channel and watched the hot cross bun video. Decided to give it a go and oh my gosh! They turned out beautifully and my adult son said they were the best hot cross buns he’d ever had!! Thank you so much

[@sherryharding5792]

Looks so so good and easy! I must try it this year. I did try making hot cross buns from another recipe before but it didn't turn out well. I will surely let you know the results as soon as i do so, perhaps before Easter Sunday. Thwnks for sharing 😊

[@PatriciaWales02]

I made the fruit buns today. Super easy. A bit wonky but overall very happy. Family loved them.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Great job! I'm so pleased you enjoyed them

[@swissherbgirl2917]

Thanks for this recipe. Now I can surprise my family here in Melbourne

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Please let me know how you go

[@kimberlyallen3272]

I am going to try these. Thank you for sharing

[@Roger_and_the_Goose]

'Elbow grease'.... I'm not sure you can get that in America, but I know there's a few speciality shops in Britain. Love your channel. Regards from Adelaide in sunny South Australia.

[@kathrynhobbs8874]

❤hahaha. 🇬🇧

[@jomo7388]

Only found your channel a few days ago and love it

[@WildKraftyAotearoa]

Oh my word they look fabulous. I want to give your recipe a try. I will let you know if I do! They look so delicious. I have only made hot cross buns once when I was in standard 1 lol lol, I'm 56 now, I am surprised I can still remember. Every year I say I am going to make hot cross buns but don't. Yours will be the only channel I checkout to see how it is done because I love your recipe and how easy peasy it looked. Re - the bottled plums, um, I found out why my nana and mum only made jam with Maribelle plums, they turned to mush in seconds with the heat. You live and you learn

[@lindamallia1486]

Delicious.

[@corrinnehale1904]

So good..Beautiful..NZ😊

[@jakea1035]

Young lamb roasted, newest baby potatoes, petit pois, and tiny carrots, followed by rice pudding or lemon meringue pie. Easter!

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸. This is perfect timing as I want to make this bread during the Holy Week. Not many knows how to make hot cross buns. Thanks.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Hope you enjoy

[@lindybee389]

I made these today. Both flavours. My Granddaughter helped put the crosses on. Oh my! They are like pillows of heavenly-ness. Thank you so much. They were easy, peasy, lemon squeezy. Thanks so much for this amazing recipe x

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Glad you like them!

[@kiwi.planner2655]

Mmm, these look sooooo delicious. im definitely going to try this one day soon. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@laurareeger8517]

Looks good I will try them thanks for sharing

[@kandabby]

Omg! Getting out of my chair RIGHT NOW! to make the choc chip ones! I am new to the channel and LOVE IT!

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Have fun making them :-)

[@lindajames4122]

I love hotcross buns but I have never made them. Yours look so easy and delicious I am going to attempt to make them for Easter, I am from Canada. Thankyou.

[@christinemartin9933]

Thanks Stacey...they look soooooo good

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@karleneboyd1724]

Stacey I made a batch of each. Beautiful. Very tasty. My family said no more buying store bought, you have to make them every Easter now. First time I have used yeast as well. I've been too scared to. Thank you and a Happy Easter to you and your family.

[@lydiam3161]

We just followed your recipe and we are eating the buns as I type this. They turned out amazing! Thank you :)

[@IsabelSousa-c6z]

I have just watched you making the hot cross buns they look delicious I have to try thanks so much

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

I just made them too. They are now on their first rise. I hope you enjoy them.

[@gracereddy9854]

No nonsense equipment, no theatrical demos, no airy bake affectations, and great results… maybe I’ll try some. Happy ‘Hot Cross Buns Day’!

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Thank you

[@lieuwina]

Stacy, I am a new subscriber and I just love your down to earth manner. Putting the spoon to help the oven door is just so down to earth approach and I love it. Your hot cross buns looks delicious and amazing. I must give these a try. Never heard of chocolate hot cross buns before, now I have. Thank you for sharing. Will let you know how mine works out. Just got to source milk powder. Have a lovely day.

[@telfromNZ]

I made these today in preparation for tomorrow. Well.......there were definitely a few eaten today. Everyone loved them! I will never buy them now, this was so easy and they are delicious. I made the chocolate ones and fruit but left the fruit out as no one likes raisins or sultanas in my house. Your video was great and the recipe is so easy to follow.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

thank you, I'm so pleased you all enjoyed them.

[@chloerosenberg2198]

Just found your channel. I love hot cross buns.

[@Lilrayofsunshine3]

Hello from Wellington NZ, a new subscriber to your channel here and loving your videos... 💖💗💓

[@kathryng6363]

Just watched your channel for the first time. I loved how you made the hot cross buns - I could almost taste them. Thank you from the UK. 😊

[@ruthjames6291]

Best hot cross buns I have ever made much better than bought ones. Friends thought so too . Thankyou

[@johnwilson7103]

Made these and they are tremendous. Thank you

[@janineandtheplants]

First time baking hot cross buns and they turned out fab! I even used spelt flour instead of plain the chocolate ones and the recipe still worked out wonderfully. Thankyou!

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Wonderful!

[@jensee1]

Made the spicey buns yesterday and they turned out amazingly. They had a really nice soft texture and much better than any other buns I have tried. I don't have a mixer and puzzled for a bit how to best add the butter. In the end I just rubbed it into the dry ingredients and that worked well. They were delicous even when they were not heated up. Thanks for the video and the tips along the way.

[@inabates8919]

Have literally just made the fruit hot cross buns, 2 mins left to go, yesterday made the onion and cheese scones. Yummo cheers

[@andrearogers5456]

Just found this channel.. so down to earth, will be watching her.

[@tinagalloway8756]

I hope your surgery goes ok I have my fingers x for you . Love your video's

[@hollyal2483]

You’re the best!

[@gerihargreaves7515]

If your oven has an internal light leaving the bowl inside the oven with the light on provides heat to help rising

[@NancyLhommedieu]

I can't wait to try....they look delicious! Thank you soooo much.❤

[@suzannemathison9900]

Im in the Pacific Northwest of the US. For Easter, in cooler parts of the west it seems most people have an indoor meal with ham sweet potatoes and the like. In the warmer southern states its often an outdoor affair. Im not positive what they tend to eat. I believe its more like picnic food. Both are amazing and should be tried at least once in your life❤ thanks for sharing darlin ❤❤

[@derekramsay6940]

New subscribers wifey and I, a definite recipe for Easter, keep up the great honest content 😂👍👌

[@melaniesmith1313]

Fantastic! Subscribing.

[@FarmersWifeHomestead]

Thank you

[@pennyjohns8512]

Made the fruit hot cross buns today. They are delicious. I will try the chocolate ones next

[@ruthmarshall7215]

Thank you for a wonderful recipe. The results were amazing. I'll be making a slight adjustment to the spices but thats minor.

[@mauileaB88]

I hope to try your recipe, enjoyed learning your way! Mahalo from Maui 🌈🌺