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To be disappointed with my hot cross bun

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PrincessofEuphrania · 18/04/2025 10:11

I have looked so forward to trying the salted caramel and chocolate hot cross bun which I purchased from my local supermarket. I now feel a bit disappointed, not quite the taste sensation I was hoping for. I am going to have to eat another one just to be sure aren’t I?

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booksnbaking · 18/04/2025 15:10

Useanom · 18/04/2025 11:53

M&S extremely cheesy and great. I’ve had one toasted with eggs, an avocado and a dollop of ketchup for breakfast today.

Oh FFS, I’m going to have to emigrate AND buy an air fryer.

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PrincessofEuphrania · 18/04/2025 14:35

I didn’t even know that savoury hot cross buns were a thing! Sounds tempting but not sure I could handle another hot cross bun disappointment (I did eat another one and still hold the same opinion- I have since farmed out the remaining two to my children who asked if they could have the ‘normal’ hot cross buns next time!).

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Chanonrypoint · 18/04/2025 13:01

I have just had an M&S cheese hot cross bun filled with more cheese, tomato, rocket and red onion chutney, done in the air fryer for a few minutes.
It was delicious.

Useanom · 18/04/2025 11:53

M&S extremely cheesy and great. I’ve had one toasted with eggs, an avocado and a dollop of ketchup for breakfast today.

Isometimeswonder · 18/04/2025 11:07

PrincessofEuphrania · 18/04/2025 10:11

I have looked so forward to trying the salted caramel and chocolate hot cross bun which I purchased from my local supermarket. I now feel a bit disappointed, not quite the taste sensation I was hoping for. I am going to have to eat another one just to be sure aren’t I?

In statistics a large subject field is more accurate.
Eat all 4.

Sgtmajormummy · 18/04/2025 11:05

I’m in a country that doesn’t have HCB, too.
My “IrishMammyCooks” ones are rising as I write.
I’m an impatient cook so don’t usually bake with yeast. They’d better be good or I could just as well have bought a delicious local speciality: pumpkin fruit bun.

SiobhanSharpe · 18/04/2025 11:04

The thing about hot X buns is that they’re essentially fairly plain.
I could certainly do with more fruit and spice in most of the ones I’ve had. We get them from a local bakery and my first point applies.
However, butter (toasted or not) is essential. Home made jam on top is also nice.

BatchCookBabe · 18/04/2025 11:04

PrincessofEuphrania · 18/04/2025 10:11

I have looked so forward to trying the salted caramel and chocolate hot cross bun which I purchased from my local supermarket. I now feel a bit disappointed, not quite the taste sensation I was hoping for. I am going to have to eat another one just to be sure aren’t I?

That sounds disgusting to be honest. Salted caramel should not exist! 😖

And salted caramel and chocolate hot cross bun? What fresh hell is this? Shock

Whatwouldnanado · 18/04/2025 10:59

Persuaded by adventurous DD we ventured into the realms of Tesco’s rhubarb and custard bun offering. Vile. Stick to M&S luxury very fruity jobs. I’d make my own but the smell of yeast makes me heave.

MightAsWellBeGretel · 18/04/2025 10:58

The only sensible solution here is get them all, obvs. Then you won't be disappointed.

Maybe a bit stuffed though.

booksnbaking · 18/04/2025 10:56

PaintDecisions · 18/04/2025 10:55

I can highly recommend the M&S lemon curd filled ones. Absolutely 👌.

Oh God. I’m going to have to emigrate.

ThatBreezyHam · 18/04/2025 10:55

I'm always disappointed with HCB but I seem to forget that in the 10-12 months after the last one, get excited about buying some and then am disappointed all over again 🤣

booksnbaking · 18/04/2025 10:55

head tilt Oh, don’t you make your own? tinkly laugh

I’m in the wrong country for hot cross buns. No shortage of rather disappointing currant buns all year round, though, and some admittedly nice fruited bready things at Easter, but they are Not.Hot.Cross.Buns. I have massive bun envy at all your caramel, chocolate, dippy egg options, even the disappointing ones.

On the up side, I’ve finally found a HCB recipe that works for me after decades and decades of bricks that wouldn’t even make a decent bread pudding, so hurrah for that.

Dexterrolledoffthesofa · 18/04/2025 10:55

But yes, in answer to your question, OF COURSE you have to eat another. Purely for comparison, you understand. And research.

PaintDecisions · 18/04/2025 10:55

I can highly recommend the M&S lemon curd filled ones. Absolutely 👌.

Dexterrolledoffthesofa · 18/04/2025 10:53

I’m firmly of the opinion that hot cross bun IS the flavour, and should be left alone! Anything else is just a flavoured bun!!
Like coffee. Can’t be doing with fancy ‘flavours’. I’m a traditionalist, me 😃

BestIsWest · 18/04/2025 10:52

Classic, all the way. But not toasted. Just loads of butter.

PositivityVibes · 18/04/2025 10:52

Stick to traditional then there’s no risk of disappointment!

However I did get a lemon one from M&S and it was bloody lovely.

NortyTorty · 18/04/2025 10:50

I was excited to try a rhubarb and custard one. So disappointing, so have returned to the classic which did not disappoint.

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 18/04/2025 10:50

Dippy egg are always out of stock on Ocado. Might just whack a crème egg in the middle of a HCB.

IsThisLifeNow · 18/04/2025 10:49

The tiramisu ones were fab, I was tempted by the fudge ones in asda, but maybe next time

Tootiredtowhat · 18/04/2025 10:48

Your fault for messing with a classic.

DappledThings · 18/04/2025 10:47

Some things just shouldn't be fucked about with. Hot Cross Buns are one of them

CornishTiger · 18/04/2025 10:47

Treated myself to M&S Dippy eggs ones and lemon curd. Neither were great tbh.

Banoffee by Aldi were ok though

restbite · 18/04/2025 10:46

just stick to the traditional one, with loads of butter toasted😍

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