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Fluffy, fragrant, homemade Hot Cross Buns recipe! With a short recipe video and some cheeky but effective tips, I think you’ll be amazed how easy it is to make hot cross buns.

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Fluffy, fragrant, homemade Hot Cross Buns recipe! With a short recipe video and some cheeky but effective tips, I think you’ll be amazed how easy it is to make hot cross buns.

Plus, a bonus no-knead version – the world’s easiest hot cross buns recipe! Hot Cross Buns Big, fluffy, fragrant Hot Cross Buns just like what you get from your favourite bakery are easier to make than you think. Especially if you have a stand mixer. Homemade Hot Cross Buns become a dump-and-mix job to make the dough. Definitely my preferred method! These Hot Cross Buns are way better than the stock standard ones you buy from grocery stores. Those are pumped with preservatives and have a distinct artificial flavour about them. Once you’ve tried homemade, you will never go back. I haven’t! What...

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Pineapple buns are classic pastries that you can find in Hong Kong style bakeries

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Pineapple buns are classic pastries that you can find in Hong Kong style bakeries

The bun is soft and slightly sweet and it’s topped with a golden crunchy, crumbly crust. This pineapple bun recipe uses ingredients that you can find in any grocery store. Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for sponsoring this post! Pineapple buns (菠蘿包, bolo bao in Cantonese) are one of my favorite pastries from Chinese bakeries. Said to have originated from Shanghai, pineapple buns gained popularity in Hong Kong & Chinatowns throughout the world. Although the pastry does not contain any pineapple, the name comes from the way that the topping looks when it’s baked.  I have been eating pineapple...

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