I tried making Hot Cross Buns

[@antichef]

Happy Easter season everyone! If you’re gonna make yourself some of these, make sure to practise your piping bag skillz!

[@stephanievaldez9389]

i hate piping bags too! cheat like i do, twist then put a rubber band tightly on it so it doesnt come out of the end.

[@heart_ablaze_podcast]

Not sure if this would help after 4 years haha. But regarding pastry bags as a general rule, a lot of pastry chefs like to use a plastic scraper to push all the filling in the bag to the piping end. This helps remove any air pockets which can cause issues with piping designs for example. Regarding the spilling issue its very common with most people I've worked with who are new to piping, so please don't beat yourself up over it. Piping is fun once you get the hang of it. You can try twisting the open end of the bag once its filled until you have a long tight 'rope' and then twirl it inwards around your pointing finger. Then hold it down with your thumb. If your filling is too much in volume and you have trouble pushing it out, you gently use one hand to push from half way up the bag. This way you can enforce enough pressure and control your piping while also preventing from coming out the other end. PS: I find it helpful to get used to one hand guiding and stabilizing the bag, while one does the squeezing. Hope this helps Jamie! :) I thought the buns looked good despite the cross btw.

[@knutanderswik7562]

Currently filled with seasonal piping-bag wrath, this is highly relatable.

[@CalypsoWmn]

Cannot even express how much I just freaking love this channel! You are so me in the kitchen sometimes when I get critical max frustrated. 😂😂😂 Bless your heart!

[@judithlehman9122]

It’s interesting to see your approach mature as you learn to know what you are doing. At the beginning I was kind of annoyed at the rush you were in, but put it down to inexperience. Sometimes I wanted to shout out instructions as to what you were doing wrong. Now it’s easier to watch, as you become more knowledgeable about what you are doing, and spending more time on directions. I started watching at year six, it was fun to find the beginning. What a great adventure you set out on. Love to laugh at the misadventures, as well as true adventures. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@sarahelmiraroystershelton1888]

Monsieur Tracey, yeah, sultanas are not my thing but anything forgets with a thick sugary cross. Some tips from traditional late 1600s recipes... - the cross is cut on the bun to make a wedge before the sugary frosting is piped on. - the dough mix has lemon zest. love, S

[@antichef]

Ahhh the cross is CUT outta the bun!?!? I definitely did not know that!

[@sarahelmiraroystershelton1888]

@@antichef Yes sir, as token of the Crucifixion, therefore seen in Soul Cakes during All Souls Day. :)

[@tessie2012]

No, no to lemon zest.

[@sooziesonhiem1833]

Your “cooking issues” never fail to make me laugh.. always fun to watch

[@bsquires7927]

I have been making hot cross buns for 40 years, and before that my mother had been making them since 1950’s. We have always used currants, and cut a cross in the top of the bun just before baking, then made an icing for the cross while the buns are slightly warm.

[@lawrencebyrne4618]

a Mexican Cornbread Cake for that sneeze!

[@antichef]

Damn that sounds good!

[@hippeastrum]

Eaten cut in half and toasted, spread with lots of good butter!

[@cami4627]

when u use the piping bag, fill it half way then twist the top until it is taut to the mixture in the bag. Grab the bag with your dominant hand right at the base of that twist and squeeze from there. use your other hand just as a guide. Then it wont spill out and it is easier for doing details.

[@antichef]

I'll be pulling up this advice for the next time! thanks Cami!!!

[@tinaday4228]

45 minutes to half an hour. Love watching and listening to you learn how all this works and, for the most part, coming together at the end!

[@noelr2992]

Looks yummy. I learned to twist the end of the piping bag after pushing the filling up front. Prevents the spillage 👍🏼

[@antichef]

I'll be doing this next time!!

[@GUIGU32]

What are you talking about.....the best part of the bun was the cross .... i really thought it was custard......impressed!! P.S. the real best part was you cursing.....😂🤣😂

[@antichef]

I think I would have preferred the icing crosses now that it’s all said and done. I think it would have been a nice touch!

[@drdem00]

They really looked perfect to me, I think you did a very good job ... !

[@juliai6656]

i def recommend a re-useable piping bag. they're great and you just have to wash them out after each use but you won't get that issue with the bag splitting

[@antichef]

This was actually a re-useable one. You’re right, no problems with tearing but just as much trouble ! 😂

[@juliai6656]

@@antichef WELP lol have you ever tried using a metal tip with a coupler? www.wilton.com/how-to-use-a-coupler/WLTECH-432.html

[@chozopriest1]

"Super fun raisins" 🤣

[@maureenhewett333]

All I could think of when you were struggling with the piping bag was the character Uncle Roger yelling "Emotional Damage!" 😂

[@PaulaFigueiredo63]

Hi! Just found your channel some weeks ago and I loved it so much that I am watching all your videos from the beginning. Just love it! About your issue with pipping bag, I have to say you that is the most easy thing to do. I'm sure you will find videos on KZbin to learn how to use it. Keep on your fantastic work! Love, Paula PS.: you must come to Portugal for a little longer than a scale at the airport and taste our food (not only Pastéis de Nata). You would love it? 😘

[@dawnelrad3310]

It was a fun episode. You do entertain! I get it with the piping bag! I’ve been practicing and getting better. Maybe you could do a Passover dessert? We sure could use it!

[@antichef]

haha thanks Dawn! the fun episodes always stem from some mega frustration!I need to do some piping bag practice off camera and get it right next time!

[@AAngela222]

Nice!... I used to curse every time I had to use a piping bag too but I learned a couple tricks...sticks the bag into a glass and fold over top makes it easier to spoon in the icing or whatever and don’t over fill! You may have to refill more than once but it won’t explode! Hope this helps ☺️

[@antichef]

Ah of course! That makes sense. I’ll need to practice this! So much cursing this time!

[@AAngela222]

ANTI-CHEF I’m a fan of the cursing lol makes me know I’m not the only one! Lmao 🤬🤣

[@Pinksandi]

i knew there wasn't going to be a victory dance here. regardless of the cross they look like they were a really good bun, so focus on that! in relation to the piping bag, fill it less and make sure its twisted tight at the top. they're tricky to begin with. have a look on youtube, theres probably a piping bag tutorial. once youve mastered the piping bag i'm fully expecting an entire victory dance routine

[@antichef]

it's hard to do a victory dance to hot cross buns. It's not really a dance-able dessert..theres gotta be something coming up that gets me dancing! I'll def need to do some homework with the piping bags

[@RenéeLustgarten]

Stop beating yourself up. They look fantastic!

[@robint192]

I love hot-cross buns! I always wished the cross was bigger too...sweet and tasty! You crack me up! 🐣 🐇

[@antichef]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@aimeewynhausen9924]

I am certain at this point you've figured it out but you need to twist the end of the piping bag closed so when you squeeze the goo is more or less contained.

[@OnkenCindy]

😂😂😂😂😂so fun to watch! Thank you for making me 😂😂😉

[@donnamclaren952]

ermmm....there is a Piping Bags 101 by Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio or How to Use a Decorating Bag & Tip by Rosanna Pansino. ;-)

[@antichef]

😩😩🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rnptenafly]

When you pipe the crosses, you shouldn't pipe each one individually. Put them on the tray 3x4, pipe a line straight down a whole row at a time, making a grid pattern. An X on each one!

[@maggiebonnett4034]

mnaa! they were okay I suppose, you, on the other hand, you were a lovely little thing. xx

[@annabr8864]

Thank you for this.... MAY try (i'm not really a baker)...just a question: I'm noticing that every time you bake, you use parchment paper.... may I ask why?

[@antichef]

I always prefer over butter or oil as it always guarantees to come off the tray! That’s just my preference I think. I do want to invest in one of those baking silicone mats

[@shobarbaba]

You need more subscribers 😂😂😂

[@antichef]

I keep telling myself the same thing! I'll keep releasing videos, we'll see what happens!

[@genevalemaire9880]

what about an easy Jamaican Gizzada?

[@antichef]

I’m intrigued!!!

[@pennyharding4140]

Love hot cross buns but they are meant to have citron in them also.

[@jennifergaston]

Don’t be sad….your buns are still cute 😉

[@ChiaraThijssen]

Like others have said in the comments, when using a piping bag, make sure to twist the top of the bag after putting whatever you’re going to pipe in the piping bag. And then make sure it stays twisted while piping. This will prevent a frustrating messy disaster. Using a piping bag is an entire skill in itself. Just takes time and practice :) I’m sure you’ll get there!

[@antichef]

I totally forgot to twist it at the top! I knew I had to do that and completely forgot! By the time I remembered...it was too late... I need to practice!!

[@pobster88j94]

I remember when you used to call me “sweet, sweet buns”. The good ol days 🍑

[@pljdavies]

spin the piping back to close it, don't fold

[@eyeonit469]

Just a thought with your dough. Are you using a North American recipe using European flour? There is a fat difference. It's not as highly processed. I know it's 4 years later but somehow this episode got past me.

[@werelemur1138]

I gave up profanity for Lent once. Longest 40 days of my f'n life.

[@rhkean]

Dude! You keep over filling the piping bags! Fill it half way, then twist it closed. You'll have to refill more often, but your sanity will stay in check

[@kellysherrard257]

You don't frost them until after they have been baked!

[@priyant8523]

Oh it's time to use disposable piping bags (clear plastic ones) and fill them less. The one you're using is a pain. Also for the love of God put some butter on the buns when you're eating them 😄

[@antichef]

hahaha! they could have used some butter.. are disposable ones easier to use? I don't have luck with either!!

[@user-hr2ux9rh2x]

your piping makes the baby jesus sad. 😥