I'm an Aussie living in the USA. Most Americans have no idea what these are. It's pretty special to be able to make these and introduce everyone around me to these delectable treats 😋 thanks for the recepe!
i just made these and they are, hands down, the best hot cross buns ever. bread flour is a must, and the sugar glaze is so important. to anyone thinking of skipping it- DONT. it adds a perfectly sweet, slightly sticky but mostly crispy and reflective glaze to the top and it’s so so good. the orange is so good too in this recipe, add more than you think because of how much it all rises and expands. warm, fluffy, yummy. also thanks so much for all the tips and tricks and explanations - it makes the video entertaining and informative and easy to follow! sending love from australia
Hi Chef Jack. I made these buns today. I followed the recipe except for the orange zest. I also put in a dash of vanilla and a tablespoon of potato flakes in the heated milk. I added raisins and egg wash before baking. I mixed/kneaded it in a machine and let it rise in the fridge overnight. I've made a few HCB recipes this month and this is the best one so far. Family had no critiques, just positive comments. I asked, 'what can be improved?" Response, "nothing. These are nice". Sugar and spices were on point. I made 12 buns (85 grams) and 3 (95 grams). Thank you.
I made these yesterday after I watched a bunch of recipes of hot cross buns and decided to follow yours. They turned out great :) and my family loved it, thanks a lot!
This is a great recipe, and no complaints from anyone that had one either! Another nice glaze is to heat some marmalade and brush over the top. It definitely makes the top sticky rather than crunchy, but tastes great too.
Made these for Easter following your recipe, they lasted about 10 minutes after cooling down a bit and everyone said how good they were - Thanks for a great recipe very moreish, now I need to make another batch
Happy Easter Chef! What I like about this channel is that you only not share great recipes but you also give us very useful tips and techniques that we can surely use in cooking!!! Great job!
Happy Easter to you too Nixon! I’m more than happy to share my knowledge. I love being able to express my gratitude for food with you! I’m glad you enjoy it. Thank you! 🙏
@@ChefJackOvens thanks, I've literally just finished making two dozen. I live in France now, so they don't have hotcross buns here. Although im tempted to tuck in, I shall enjoy them tomorrow as always lol. Joyeux Paques!
This is an amazing, sure fire recipe. I used French t55 bread flour and followed the recipe assiduously using a Tower bread maker for leavened dough setting. Added sultanas manually halfway through dough mixing. Resulting risen buns bigger than the video and amazingly fluffy and delicious. Marvellous, but not good for diets!!! Thoroughly recommend, though!
This recipe is the best🤗I made more than 100 buns for Good Friday and Easter. Thankyou so much for sharing. I love this recipe so much and I enjoyed a lot making the buns.Everyone loved my buns .♥️
Thanks for the recipe and tutorial, I have made these three times this Easter and am writing this while my third is in the oven. They taste amazing and are loved by everyone in the family.
Thank you so much for ur easy mesurments by cups,tbs,tsp,it REALLY helps out Also ur step by step instructions It's great thank u Be safe,with this VIRUS that hit the world ,and have a happy Easter to you and ur family
Hey, Chef! I still can't get around my head of how much your channel is amazing! Recently I have been on cooking-spree of your recipes, made 15 or more I think. Every single one was amazing! Every single one. I cooked tika masala that is better than any other I have tasted in Indian restaurant! I am so proud of myself and it is all thanks to you, John! I believe I am not the only one who feels that way just because of you :)) until this day I didn't know what the yeast did and how it worked, guess what? Now I do! I really hope you do have unlimited amount of recipes up your sleeve. I am 120% making these buns, but I just can't stand sultanas, so is there anything else I can replace them with? Don't want to use chocolate, so it wont be sweet. Thanks in advance. And once again... You are amazing and keep on spreading wonderful flavours around the globe! Peace ✌️ and love ❤️
This is fantastic to hear. I’m so happy you enjoy the recipes and the tips and tricks I teach. I do indeed have an endless amount of recipes up my sleeve. You can substitute the sultanas for Any dried fruit, frozen raspberries or mixed berries, poached apples, pear, apricot, plum etc. These are best served with some sort of fruit. If theirs a certain fruit that you like the most, let me know and I’ll run you through how to add it in. Thank you very much! 😊😊😊
@@ChefJackOvens oh boy, I love raspberries, I got full freezer stocked with those, since my mother in law growes it for wine making. Any special technique I should use while incorporating them into the dough? And I appreciate you so much for taking your time to reply 👊
SuperPlugas Yum, freshly grown berries. Nothing beats home grown. Defrost the frozen berries and pat dry to avoid a soggy dough. Simply add them in the same time you’d add the sultanas. It will change the colour of the dough but will have a delicious raspberry taste throughout. 👌👌
What an amazing video. I have always wanted to learn how to make this. Such simple ingredients. Have a blessed Easter everyone. I so needed this video today.
Yummy cross bun,i will follow ur steps,coz it looks very delicious, thank u for sharing the recipe,i wil ring the bell all so i can follow ur updates,Godbless💌
if you are not ready to bake after the initial proof, is it best to leave out at room temp/covered, OR refrigerate overnight to resume in the morning before baking at the knock it back/PUNCH stage?
usually they're cut in half and toasted under the grill then simply topped with butter. leftover or stale ones can be turned into an awesome bread pudding.
These are best served toasted with some butter however, you can serve these with some Creme fraiche, jam, marmalade, salted caramel and peanut butter. If you want to be adventurous you can even serve these with bacon. 😉👌
Hiya, I was wondering if the cooking temperatures you say are for a fan oven or electric oven as you would need to reduce the temp by 20° for a fan. Please could you advise. Very well presented video am looking forward to trying them.
If you are not ready to bake after the initial proof, is it best to leave it out at room temperature/covered OR refrigerate overnight to resume in the morning before baking at the knock-it-back/punch stage? Please Advise
Hi,cant find all spice,what can I used instead? Looks great,been craving these buns for years! Recently started baking and will definitely try these for Easter!
Hi Jack. Hope your well ,Another amazing recipe from you 🙂 I want to try making these but I dont have bread flour. Can I use plain flour or self raising flour with baking powder added to either of them I only have them and so sorry to be a pain but I cant go out to source more as Im in the high risk group and am self isolating,
Hello! Of course, plain flour will change the density of them slightly but it’s okay to use. Do you have yeast? If so, you won’t need to add baking powder. Just follow the recipe exactly the same. It’s very hard to source ingredients at the moment isn’t it?! I hope you have a wonderful Easter. Please enjoy and stay safe. 🙏🙏😊
@@ChefJackOvens ☹️they didn’t turn out to soft, maybe more kneading was needed 🤷🏼♀️ I have a bad wrist. Next time for sure. Still they are very taste 🤤
I made some just this morning they were super delicious!!! I’m going to make them again!i just want to ask one thing though, if i want to make chocolate buns ,can I add like 1/4cups coco powder and take 1/4cups flour out? that’ll work?
@@ChefJackOvens awesome thanks for the quick reply, so useful. I am making these but blended the choco too fine and now they are more like choco hot cross buns, but who knows maybe they work haha
I'm an Aussie living in the USA. Most Americans have no idea what these are. It's pretty special to be able to make these and introduce everyone around me to these delectable treats 😋 thanks for the recepe!
me too...
Canadians sure know about them. Mmmm 7:06
hi
i just made these and they are, hands down, the best hot cross buns ever. bread flour is a must, and the sugar glaze is so important. to anyone thinking of skipping it- DONT. it adds a perfectly sweet, slightly sticky but mostly crispy and reflective glaze to the top and it’s so so good. the orange is so good too in this recipe, add more than you think because of how much it all rises and expands. warm, fluffy, yummy. also thanks so much for all the tips and tricks and explanations - it makes the video entertaining and informative and easy to follow! sending love from australia
Yes we appreciate a good hot cross bun down here dont we
Hi Chef Jack. I made these buns today. I followed the recipe except for the orange zest. I also put in a dash of vanilla and a tablespoon of potato flakes in the heated milk. I added raisins and egg wash before baking. I mixed/kneaded it in a machine and let it rise in the fridge overnight. I've made a few HCB recipes this month and this is the best one so far. Family had no critiques, just positive comments. I asked, 'what can be improved?" Response, "nothing. These are nice". Sugar and spices were on point. I made 12 buns (85 grams) and 3 (95 grams). Thank you.
I made these yesterday after I watched a bunch of recipes of hot cross buns and decided to follow yours. They turned out great :) and my family loved it, thanks a lot!
Wonderful! Happy to hear
I made these buns yesterday. My whole family said these are the best buns they had in their entire life. Thank you so much for the recipe!!!
My pleasure 😊
This is a great recipe, and no complaints from anyone that had one either! Another nice glaze is to heat some marmalade and brush over the top. It definitely makes the top sticky rather than crunchy, but tastes great too.
Happy to hear 😊
I absolutely love this channel! :D its criminally underrated.
SkillGD This is so great to hear! I’m happy you enjoy the content! Thank you! 🙏
Been looking all morning for a good hot crossed buns recipe, this is the best one on the internet 🙌🏼
That means a lot to hear. Thank you and enjoy
Made these for Easter following your recipe, they lasted about 10 minutes after cooling down a bit and everyone said how good they were - Thanks for a great recipe very moreish, now I need to make another batch
Would love to receive these buns as a gift! Thank you for telling the metric measurements too. Buns look amazing!
I made these and they really are the best hot cross buns. They’re moist and have a wonderful flavor.
Happy to hear! Thank you.
Happy Easter Chef! What I like about this channel is that you only not share great recipes but you also give us very useful tips and techniques that we can surely use in cooking!!! Great job!
Happy Easter to you too Nixon! I’m more than happy to share my knowledge. I love being able to express my gratitude for food with you! I’m glad you enjoy it. Thank you! 🙏
Hot cross buns are pagan
I did this recipe last year and had 3 dozen of the best hotcross buns ever. I'm doing them again tomorrow. Thank you, happy Easter!
Glad you enjoyed them! Happy Easter
@@ChefJackOvens thanks, I've literally just finished making two dozen. I live in France now, so they don't have hotcross buns here. Although im tempted to tuck in, I shall enjoy them tomorrow as always lol. Joyeux Paques!
This is an amazing, sure fire recipe. I used French t55 bread flour and followed the recipe assiduously using a Tower bread maker for leavened dough setting. Added sultanas manually halfway through dough mixing. Resulting risen buns bigger than the video and amazingly fluffy and delicious.
Marvellous, but not good for diets!!! Thoroughly recommend, though!
Happy to hear! Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for these. Left to prove while we went to church. Were done in no time. Delicious, we will definitely make them again. Happy Easter
This recipe is the best🤗I made more than 100 buns for Good Friday and Easter. Thankyou so much for sharing.
I love this recipe so much and I enjoyed a lot making the buns.Everyone loved my buns .♥️
Thanks for the recipe and tutorial, I have made these three times this Easter and am writing this while my third is in the oven. They taste amazing and are loved by everyone in the family.
It’s a pleasure! Glad you’ve been enjoying them. Thank you 🙏
Made them today and they came out super delicious! Thank you for this awesome recipe.
Perfect! Glad you enjoyed them
Thank you so much for ur easy mesurments by cups,tbs,tsp,it REALLY helps out
Also ur step by step instructions
It's great thank u
Be safe,with this VIRUS that hit the world ,and have a happy Easter to you and ur family
Eleni Stamatakis My pleasure. I’m glad you enjoy it! Thank you. Stay safe and happy Easter to you and your family!
Wow amazing. My family. Love this recepi this cross bun is delicious
4 years later I made them and they're marvellous thank you very much 🎉
Made these yesterday - so good. I've made Hot Cross Buns before but these are by far the best. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Fantastic! So glad you enjoyed them
I have used this recipe for a few years. Best of the best, always super nice.
Thank you so much
Yesterday, I made HotCrossBun and it is divine and super perfect. Thank you and I will definitely check out your other recipes. Happy Easter everyone
I'm sorry for the late reply. I'm so glad you enjoyed these. They definitely are something special.
Nice. I will deft try this
Hey, Chef! I still can't get around my head of how much your channel is amazing! Recently I have been on cooking-spree of your recipes, made 15 or more I think. Every single one was amazing! Every single one. I cooked tika masala that is better than any other I have tasted in Indian restaurant! I am so proud of myself and it is all thanks to you, John! I believe I am not the only one who feels that way just because of you :)) until this day I didn't know what the yeast did and how it worked, guess what? Now I do! I really hope you do have unlimited amount of recipes up your sleeve. I am 120% making these buns, but I just can't stand sultanas, so is there anything else I can replace them with? Don't want to use chocolate, so it wont be sweet. Thanks in advance. And once again... You are amazing and keep on spreading wonderful flavours around the globe! Peace ✌️ and love ❤️
you could try any kind of soft dried fruit i think. maybe currants, diced dried apricot maybe. anything you like.
This is fantastic to hear. I’m so happy you enjoy the recipes and the tips and tricks I teach. I do indeed have an endless amount of recipes up my sleeve. You can substitute the sultanas for Any dried fruit, frozen raspberries or mixed berries, poached apples, pear, apricot, plum etc. These are best served with some sort of fruit. If theirs a certain fruit that you like the most, let me know and I’ll run you through how to add it in. Thank you very much! 😊😊😊
@@ChefJackOvens oh boy, I love raspberries, I got full freezer stocked with those, since my mother in law growes it for wine making. Any special technique I should use while incorporating them into the dough? And I appreciate you so much for taking your time to reply 👊
SuperPlugas Yum, freshly grown berries. Nothing beats home grown. Defrost the frozen berries and pat dry to avoid a soggy dough. Simply add them in the same time you’d add the sultanas. It will change the colour of the dough but will have a delicious raspberry taste throughout. 👌👌
This man is straight to the point..very fluent..and very simple but articulate..very presentable and easy👌👍
Thank you very much for the kind words!
I made these today, Good Friday 2021, and they’re the best Hot Cross Buns I’ve ever made! Yum!
So happy to hear this. Glad you enjoyed them. Thank you.
Great video - I like your straight forward, no nonsense narration…..and the buns look great too!
Hi ,would like to thank you for the fantastic recipe . First time making hot cross buns and they came out absolutely perfect!!
That’s so good to hear! Happy you enjoyed them and they came out perfect!! 😊👌
What an amazing video. I have always wanted to learn how to make this. Such simple ingredients. Have a blessed Easter everyone. I so needed this video today.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. It’s very simple. It does take some time to make but, the effort is worth it! Happy Easter to you too. Stay safe! 👌😁
Now, this is a *good* recipe video. You'll find me in the kitchen making these as we speak!
Been looking for the best recipe…I’m going to make this tonight. Thank you for the hot cross bun recipe! Happy Easter in advance
Please enjoy! Happy Easter
Great video, mate.many thanks for sharing. They look very nice.
Take care.
des goulding My pleasure. I’m glad you enjoyed it! These are delicious. The perfect Easter treat. 👌
I agree with Phoebe Entermann.You inspired me Thank you so much 🤗♥️
Perfect recipe , lovely & looking so good ,liked
The Kitchen / المطبخ / باورچی خانہ I’m glad you think so. Thank you! 🙏
My first time making hot cross buns and they were amazing.
Thank u! I followed this recipe it was so easy to follow. My buns came out great.
Fantastic! So happy to hear 😊
Thanks Jack! I will try this since I can’t go out..!
My pleasure. These are extremely tasty and fun to make 👌👌
Made these today. Super delious, but they are huge. Next time I am making them smaller. Thank you.
2:27 yes, instead using treadmill
. Haha yes! I suppose you could do this whilst on the treadmill too 😉
@@ChefJackOvens I don't mind if I have many arms like an octopus lol
Haha. You’d have it done faster than a machine 😁
Absolutely delicious!
They’re actually amazing! Way better than the mass produced ones 😊👌👌🤤
They look delicious! I'm making some this afternoon Thank you so much for this
It’s my pleasure, please enjoy
Just made a batch (with a stand mixer) - really, really good recipe - thank you 🤩🙏
Happy to hear 😊
Thank you for posting this. I'm going to attempt a gluten free version this Easter.
It’s a pleasure
wow I will try how to make it - you do so perfect and i hope it will be good just a little like your i will be so happy
This looks awesome and easy, I'll be trying this out in a few weeks, thanks for video
Fantastic! Please enjoy
First time making these and used your recipe. Turned out great! Thank you
Best recipe so far! Thanks
No problem! These are so good
loved everything about it! subscribed!
Thank you so much for your support! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy all the content across the channel 😊🙏
Thank you for sharing your crossbun to us..they look absolutely yummy...god bless, advance happy easter..God bless you always. 😇😇😇😇,11th April 2022,
Happy Easter!
Excellent, might give this a month or two and when I am mourning that there are no more HCBs about, will give this a go
Mmmm they look delicious...never made them but will do....thanks for sharing....😋👍👌
My pleasure 😊
Thank you! Happy Easter !
You’re very welcome! Happy Easter to you too 😊
Just subscribed to your channel! Looking forward to baking this with my daughters this month😋
Thank you for your easy step by step recipe
You’re very welcome 😊
Looks delicious. Thanks Chef. Im going to try this recipe next week.
Awesome! Please enjoy them
Made these and they were really good!
Fantastic. So happy to hear!
Thanks for this recipe.
It’s a pleasure
Genius! Thanks for sharing.
It’s my pleasure 😇
Yummy cross bun,i will follow ur steps,coz it looks very delicious, thank u for sharing the recipe,i wil ring the bell all so i can follow ur updates,Godbless💌
Thank you so much!
Just made them. Awesome
Perfect! So glad you enjoyed them 😊
@@ChefJackOvensreally love your recipes. Thanks chef!
nice video 🌷
maxfeel I’m glad you think so! Thank you 🙏
Thank you Chef Jack, I made the best ever hit cross buns yesterday by following your method. They are huge 😂
Looking good chef :)
Thank you very much! 👌
Thank you for sharing. I will try this.
Please enjoy
Wow!!! Must make
Thank you very much chef for this recipe it looks yummy and easy,loving it
Amazing !
I’m glad you think so. Happy Easter to you. Stay safe. 🙏
NOICE HAPPY EASTER
Thank you. Happy Easter to you too. Stay safe! 🙏😊
Look really good. I want to make these. Any option for those who don't possess a stand mixer or two hands?
Josh Your feet?
@@ChefJackOvens sorry to say.......not those either
Invite jack over to your house
@@astronxmial442 actually i've done that, still waiting....
Looks amazing chef! Can’t wait to try it! Could you do a Ramen video as well if you get a chance. Thanks!
By ramen, do you mean instant noodles or the actual fat udon type egg noodle used in Japan?
Josh I meant a ramen bowl, Similar to the bowls you get in Japan.
@@manishdevnani brilliant, i'd like to see that too. let's see if he can make his own twirly meat from scratch, haha.
I sure can! I will add this to the to do list! 👌👌 Thank you for the suggestion.
Thank you ... this is so clear.
Thank you 🙏
Yummy
🤤🤤
Wow I really enjoyed your video, you were so informative with everything with I really liked. I'm definitely going to give these a go!! Thank you 🥰
I am from India,Shillong.
Thanks
Very good
Looks good
Hi Jack,
I love your recipes and would like to know if you can also include gluten-free versions, as I suffer from coeliac disease.
Many thanks
This recipe can be made with gluten free flour 🙌
Watching this because I'm tempting by watching my nephew cartoon making this buns🤣🤣
If using a stand mixer do you have to knead for 8 mins by hand in addition to mixing with the paddle for 5 mins?
Yummy thanks for this recipe ❤️
You’re very welcome
Great demo thank you.
You’re very welcome 😊
Oh thats how you do the crosses. I always assumed the bread was scored in the shape of a cross
if you are not ready to bake after the initial proof, is it best to leave out at room temp/covered, OR refrigerate overnight to resume in the morning before baking at the knock it back/PUNCH stage?
That looks so delicious, and it is so beautiful, also what can you eat this with😇😇😍😍😋😋🤤🤗
alipetuniashow peanut butter 😉
usually they're cut in half and toasted under the grill then simply topped with butter. leftover or stale ones can be turned into an awesome bread pudding.
These are best served toasted with some butter however, you can serve these with some Creme fraiche, jam, marmalade, salted caramel and peanut butter. If you want to be adventurous you can even serve these with bacon. 😉👌
Chef Jack Ovens thank you😇😇😊☺️🤗
@@ChefJackOvens and with Nutella...😊
Thanks for the recipe. I have just baked them and they taste awesome. How can I make them fluffier next time like yours?
Just tried this recipe yesterday and they are amazing *chefs kiss* 😘
Fantastic !! So happy to hear.
Hiya, I was wondering if the cooking temperatures you say are for a fan oven or electric oven as you would need to reduce the temp by 20° for a fan. Please could you advise. Very well presented video am looking forward to trying them.
Hello! The temps are fan forced 😊
If you are not ready to bake after the initial proof, is it best to leave it out at room temperature/covered OR refrigerate overnight to resume in the morning before baking at the knock-it-back/punch stage? Please Advise
Yum Jack. Thank you
Thank you for this recipe!
You’re very welcome 😊
i am new🥰😇
Hi,cant find all spice,what can I used instead? Looks great,been craving these buns for years! Recently started baking and will definitely try these for Easter!
Hi Jack. Hope your well ,Another amazing recipe from you 🙂 I want to try making these but I dont have bread flour. Can I use plain flour or self raising flour with baking powder added to either of them I only have them and so sorry to be a pain but I cant go out to source more as Im in the high risk group and am self isolating,
Hello! Of course, plain flour will change the density of them slightly but it’s okay to use. Do you have yeast? If so, you won’t need to add baking powder. Just follow the recipe exactly the same. It’s very hard to source ingredients at the moment isn’t it?! I hope you have a wonderful Easter. Please enjoy and stay safe. 🙏🙏😊
if you don't have yeast, i'd go with self-raising and baking powder. but the end result may be more scone-like.
Thanks for sharing
You’re very welcome 😊
I’ve come across your hot cross buns recipe 😳looks yummy 😋 and easy enough to follow 👩🏽🍳 fingers x’d 🤞🏼they turn out 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼@chef ☺️
They’re amazing! Please enjoy
@@ChefJackOvens ☹️they didn’t turn out to soft, maybe more kneading was needed 🤷🏼♀️ I have a bad wrist. Next time for sure. Still they are very taste 🤤
I made some just this morning they were super delicious!!! I’m going to make them again!i just want to ask one thing though, if i want to make chocolate buns ,can I add like 1/4cups coco powder and take 1/4cups flour out? that’ll work?
My favourite thank you😋
Your welcome! I’m glad you enjoy these.
What is the oven temperature to bake them?
One question... when you put the parchment paper into the pan, do you grease it on both sides of the parchment paper?
I only use spray oil directly on the pan to help the paper stick. You don’t need to spray the paper itself 😊
@@ChefJackOvens awesome thanks for the quick reply, so useful. I am making these but blended the choco too fine and now they are more like choco hot cross buns, but who knows maybe they work haha
What temp do you set the oven to? They look delisious.