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likelysuspect · 2026-02-14T14:31:42+00:00

Horrible Not even saved by quality butter and peanut butter

Hodgemollar · 14/02/2026 15:32

Hard disagree. The M&S ones are incredible.

Isobel201 · 14/02/2026 15:30

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:46

So what you're telling me is that I have to eat all of this pack (because while I say they're horrible, I mean it is cake and it is chocolate so Im not saying that they cant be eaten), I have to eat this whole pack I think you said and then I have to go to M+S and buy some more and eat that whole pack as well.

I think thats what you said.

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wrap them back up and donate to a food bank?

modernfairies · 14/02/2026 15:26

I accidentally bought millionaires hot cross buns the other day from M&S and they were vile. Luckily my aunt came for tea and polished 4 of them off.

Lovemycat2023 · 14/02/2026 15:25

I like the Tesco ones which are choc fudge and caramel IIRC. Lovely toasted.

Lovemycat2023 · 14/02/2026 15:24

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:46

So what you're telling me is that I have to eat all of this pack (because while I say they're horrible, I mean it is cake and it is chocolate so Im not saying that they cant be eaten), I have to eat this whole pack I think you said and then I have to go to M+S and buy some more and eat that whole pack as well.

I think thats what you said.

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With the pack you’ve got I would make a pudding (like bread pudding with custard). You can add choc chips too.
Freeze them if you want to do that later.

Greyeyesgreenlight · 14/02/2026 15:20

Hmmmmwineandchocs · 14/02/2026 14:59

Has anyone tried the lemon curd ones from M&S yet? I’m tempted

The lemon curd ones from M&S aren't very nice. The curd isn't tart enough and there are too many hard chunks of peel.

The lemon and white chocolate ones from either Sainsbury's or Waitrose are far nicer. They're much less sweet than you'd think and nicely tart. Also they toast well, which the M&S ones don't.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 14/02/2026 15:20

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:46

So what you're telling me is that I have to eat all of this pack (because while I say they're horrible, I mean it is cake and it is chocolate so Im not saying that they cant be eaten), I have to eat this whole pack I think you said and then I have to go to M+S and buy some more and eat that whole pack as well.

I think thats what you said.

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It will be very tough for you but yes, I think that is what the previous poster is saying, @likelysuspect. Sending thoughts and prayers.

Sainsbury’s failed to deliver my rhubarb and ginger hot cross buns today, so I will try again next week. They are doing double chocolate and cherry hot cross buns, and I fear you need to add them to your (punishing) tasting schedule.

TheGrimSmile · 14/02/2026 15:16

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:46

So what you're telling me is that I have to eat all of this pack (because while I say they're horrible, I mean it is cake and it is chocolate so Im not saying that they cant be eaten), I have to eat this whole pack I think you said and then I have to go to M+S and buy some more and eat that whole pack as well.

I think thats what you said.

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That's what she said.

Pineneedlesincarpet · 14/02/2026 15:16

I'm a very classic person when it comes to HCB and Mince pies. No deviation allowed.

I admit I have not heard of a chocolate HCB. Is it like a pain au chocolat with chocolate squidge in the middle? Or chocolate chips instead of raisins? Or is it entirely chocolate dough?

Okiedokie123 · 14/02/2026 15:12

Chocolate hot cross buns = wrong
Any variety that isnt origonal or finest hot cross bun = wrong
Traditional origonal style or fancier finest style hot cross bun = Very Delicious and I wish I had some now!

spicycats · 14/02/2026 15:12

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:46

So what you're telling me is that I have to eat all of this pack (because while I say they're horrible, I mean it is cake and it is chocolate so Im not saying that they cant be eaten), I have to eat this whole pack I think you said and then I have to go to M+S and buy some more and eat that whole pack as well.

I think thats what you said.

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That is exactly what I said!

Alpacajigsaw · 14/02/2026 15:11

Myoldbear · 14/02/2026 14:48

To me sultanas and spices are in hot cross buns.
Other flavours shouldn't be called hot cross buns however nice or otherwise they are.

I like the old fashioned tradition best.

This!

all the others are an abomination. Rhubarb and custard indeed . 😡

CandiedPrincess · 14/02/2026 15:09

I disagree. As I down the remnants of my chocolate and caramel hot cross bun.

Ilovemyshed · 14/02/2026 15:03

🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

Talipesmum · 14/02/2026 15:00

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:54

Im going to get a permanent marker pen and write on the top of mine ABG - Imposter Buns

I might actually go round the shops and do this as well.

Helps to warn people.

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Perfect. Spread the word.

Hmmmmwineandchocs · 14/02/2026 14:59

Has anyone tried the lemon curd ones from M&S yet? I’m tempted

PGmicstand · 14/02/2026 14:58

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:46

So what you're telling me is that I have to eat all of this pack (because while I say they're horrible, I mean it is cake and it is chocolate so Im not saying that they cant be eaten), I have to eat this whole pack I think you said and then I have to go to M+S and buy some more and eat that whole pack as well.

I think thats what you said.

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Could you make them into a chocolately bread pudding?

Wakemeupinapril · 14/02/2026 14:57

The Asda ones are delicious toasted with salted butter.
I may have had 2 during the week and hidden the other 2.

CoastalCalm · 14/02/2026 14:56

Make them into an icecream sandwich for a perfect dessert , tea cakes toasted work great too

ShanghaiDiva · 14/02/2026 14:56

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:46

So what you're telling me is that I have to eat all of this pack (because while I say they're horrible, I mean it is cake and it is chocolate so Im not saying that they cant be eaten), I have to eat this whole pack I think you said and then I have to go to M+S and buy some more and eat that whole pack as well.

I think thats what you said.

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That is exactly what she said. You need to be thorough with your research.

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likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:55

IckyIck · 14/02/2026 14:52

@likelysuspect , leave the HCB. Go to M&S as a reward for your suffering and buy cheese scones, eccles cakes and some HCB without chocolate. It would be a shame not to have chocolate though so get bar of M&S chocolate while you are there.

Im going to follow this advice to the letter.

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likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:54

Talipesmum · 14/02/2026 14:51

Correct. All the “options” that aren’t the traditional flavour aren’t hot cross buns, they’re “alternative baked goods”. They may be nice, they may be nasty, but they’re not hot cross buns. They’re baked goods.

So there.

I’ve trained my teens in this and they now refer to the imposters correctly, while eating them.

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Im going to get a permanent marker pen and write on the top of mine ABG - Imposter Buns

I might actually go round the shops and do this as well.

Helps to warn people.

OP posts:

FunnyOrca · 14/02/2026 14:54

M&S once did one with chocolate chips and salted caramel swirl. Delicious!

IckyIck · 14/02/2026 14:52

@likelysuspect , leave the HCB. Go to M&S as a reward for your suffering and buy cheese scones, eccles cakes and some HCB without chocolate. It would be a shame not to have chocolate though so get bar of M&S chocolate while you are there.

Talipesmum · 14/02/2026 14:51

Myoldbear · 14/02/2026 14:48

To me sultanas and spices are in hot cross buns.
Other flavours shouldn't be called hot cross buns however nice or otherwise they are.

I like the old fashioned tradition best.

Correct. All the “options” that aren’t the traditional flavour aren’t hot cross buns, they’re “alternative baked goods”. They may be nice, they may be nasty, but they’re not hot cross buns. They’re baked goods.

So there.

I’ve trained my teens in this and they now refer to the imposters correctly, while eating them.