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-Oscar Wilde

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

While we're on the subject of Easter....

  • My first ever attempt at Hot Cross Buns produced a batch of hot cross scones.
  • My 2nd batch was far more successful. On advice from my father (the baker) - use at least a third more yeast than you think... and double the sugar... and never get it started in milk -regardless of what the recipe says. (Guess what my recipe said?) Milk contains acid that yeast doesn't like.. always use warm water. Ok then.
  • That said... I think there is also a place for hot cross scones. Quite tasty.






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