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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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DearMartha · 18/04/2025 10:46

Ha! Just had the same flavour and was not thrilled either!

MasterBeth · 18/04/2025 10:45

I don't believe in kooky-flavoured hot cross buns.

Pinch of spice and some raisins. Done.

Even the extra-fruity ones are too fruity.

Don't fuck around with a hot cross bun. Your salted caramel and chocolate bullshit is just a jealous muffin.

DawnBreaks · 18/04/2025 10:45

What about these? I'm sorely tempted. 😄

To be disappointed with my hot cross bun
JustAnInchident · 18/04/2025 10:44

Were they the coop ones? Rubbish if so 😂
The Waitrose lemon and white chocolate are amazing, just fyi! The fudge from Asda weren’t too bad.
I’ve a five week old baby and people keep bringing flavoured hot cross buns with them when they visit. Those and tulips. Lucky me!

TianasBayou · 18/04/2025 10:43

Just had a pleasant Sainsbury’s fresh bakery one.

i didn’t have four!

TianasBayou · 18/04/2025 10:43

Just had a pleasant Sainsbury’s fresh bakery one.

TianasBayou · 18/04/2025 10:43

Just had a pleasant Sainsbury’s fresh bakery one.

TianasBayou · 18/04/2025 10:43

Just had a pleasant Sainsbury’s fresh bakery one.

Sahara123 · 18/04/2025 10:42

Sounds revolting to be honest. I always just stick to traditional ones. I’m going to have to go and get one now …

tryingtobesogood · 18/04/2025 10:42

M&S highly fruited ones are my favourite this year, really moist and fruity and flavoursome. I can’t talk about Booths as we don’t have them down here 😢

BitOutOfPractice · 18/04/2025 10:39

This is not a judgement you want to make lightly op. Have another.

I can’t see the point of Apple and cinnamon to be honest. Might as well go trad.

tryingtobesogood · 18/04/2025 10:38

Apple and cinnamon ones are quite disappointing in my opinion.

@PrincessofEuphrania I do think you had better have a second, just to be certain. Maybe toasted this time?

mangomaggie · 18/04/2025 10:35

I'm toying with an apple cinnamon one. Should I stay trad ? Booths if it makes a difference and anyone can give the recommendation for best booths one. Not chocolate though please

LlynTegid · 18/04/2025 10:14

Stick to traditional ones in future perhaps?

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