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Easter fanatics and hot cross bun purists, don’t panic; these Hot Cross Sticky Buns isn’t some attempt to usurp a beloved Easter staple or to reinvent a classic. This is just a story about a big ass sugar craving for molten stick-to-your-teeth scrolls of cinnamon goodness. However using plain sweet bread as the base wasn’t going to cut it this time. I wanted spices, raisins, extra cinnamon and a bit more hot-cross-bun-fierceness. This is like delving into the best of both worlds and having my greedy fingers in two pies. I can have my two buns and eat it too because honey, I’m wurrrrrth it!
I used my favourite hot cross bun recipe that I love love so much. It’s such a winner especially for somebody who doesn’t get down with the yeast that often. The texture is insanely good and better than what you get at the stores. Even if I’ve over-baked the exterior a little (guilty many times over), the bun inside is always soft and super fluffy. Sticky bun or not, you simply must try this homemade version at least once every Easter. I enjoy it all year round :)
I love nothing more than peeling away the sides of this bun and eyeing off the layers laced with brown sugar and cinnamon. Then there is the caramel pecan-studded top. Gor-geous.
I chose not to over-indulge this time round and kept the caramel topping at a minimum because I wanted this sweet but not sickeningly so. Kind of more of a sticky toffee glaze rather than a full-blown oozing cascade. But heck, if you want to get all caramel-running-down-your-fingers-dirty then go right ahead and make these babies some extra ooze to bathe in.
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I’m drooling.
ileana recently posted..Linguine with Squid and White Beans
They look fantastic Karen. Not your normal hot cross bun but definitely a play on it. Genuius. That topping looks incredible.. so shiny!
Tina @ bitemeshowme recently posted..Bunny Pops
i want to hug the whole pan and never let go.
OMG! Karen, you have truly outdone yourself with this one. I’m not the biggest fan of the hot cross but I’d have a whole tray of yours… on that note, any leftovers you could send my way? ;-P
Martyna@WholesomeCook recently posted..Chocolate and sour cherry bread
So decadent, especially with that topping… it looks almost like a doughnut!
leaf (the indolent cook) recently posted..a lime & fig compote… an existential crisis
Ok Im literally drooling right now. Must not read your blog before breakfast lol
These look awesome!
Loving the pics! Happy Easter!
Tina@foodboozeshoes recently posted..The White Hart: Drinks with a side of novelty
Oh yummy! I love the colour on these and that topping just completes it really… and a slab of butter on it too? =D
Angie recently posted..[Angie Travels] – Last day in Galilee and a journey to Jerusalem (Israel)
Oooo baby! Give it all to me.. Happy Easter Karen!
Phuoc’n Delicious recently posted..Ritual, Nelson Bay
I’ve made your hot cross bun recipe several times and it’s fab…if anything I think these sticky buns look even better! And I might be one of those people who decides to ramp up the amount of sticky sauce and drown my buns in it…would be rude not to :-)
thelittleloaf recently posted..Hazelnut Tiramisu Cake
Looks golden and sticky and heavenly, happy Easter
mykitchenstories recently posted..Chocolate and Salted Caramel Tarts
OH KAREN. I am now starving.
Happy Easter!
Absolutely yummy goodness! And that dark tone in the photo.. super gorgeous.
Kankana recently posted..Black and White Wednesday — 4th April 2012
Those look just amazing. I’m making your hot cross bun recipe today – as has become a yearly occurrence. I might have to make some room to try out this decadent looking version too :)
Lisa recently posted..Hiking around Otago Peninsula – Sandymount
oh yum!! these were delicious, so much better than what I was going to buy.. a definite make again, thanks for the alternative, top of the recipe pile :)
Lovely looking buns! There’s been a bit of a hot cross bun blast on the blogosphere this weekend, but this is definitely a unique take on the matter. Thanks for sharing.
The Food Sage recently posted..Memorable holiday food moment: ping paa
I want to eat this right now. YUM!!!!!
Love the moodiness of the shots, too.
oh my! these look wonderful! can’t wait to give the recipe a try. thanks for sharing the recipe!!
I love your work, esp the creative twist to the typical hot cross bun!
These look absolutely amazing!! Love the idea of using hot cross bun dough for them as well!!
JJ @ 84thand3rd recently posted..Wild Food Cafe – Bowral
They’re beautiful!! Sound super tasty, too. I’m glad you took it to the next level :)
sounds like a brilliant rehash to me!!!
muppy recently posted..Turkish Walking Tour at Auburn- Gourmet Safaris
I have never seen such yummy as those… I think they are perfect for weekends…
Crystal recently posted..Learning a Foreign Language Can Be Challenging but Rewarding
I already adore your blog.. I will try this gnammy recipe – so interesting the downunder cooking! :-)
sara recently posted..FILETTI DI PLATESSA AL FORNO CON CHIPS DI PATATE E OLIVE NERE
Nice buns :) That blanket of brown sugar is my kinda happy
These sticky buns are incredible – that top layer of sticky goldenness is just perfection ;) I am featuring this post in today’s Friday Food Fetish roundup (with a link-back and attribution), but please let me know if you have any objections. It’s a pleasure to be following your creations…
Javelin Warrior recently posted..Food Fetish Friday 4/13/2012
Sticky, soft and smellin sweet – that’s my kind of yum! But seriously though, F%^&*# wow.
Thanks for making my Monday kinda bearable.
Adrian (Food Rehab & What The Heck Is Filipino Food) recently posted..MY COOKBOOK IS OUT! What The Heck Is Filipino Food? A Beginner’s Guide to Filipino Cooking
I really adore your recipe I want to try this..thanks for sharing..
cmichaelsny recently posted..How to Control Panic Attacks Naturally
Breakfast will be so much exciting with this sticky buns. Perfect with hot coffee or hot chocolate.
I try to stay away from most yeast-type food but I will most definitely have to use it to make this!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious recently posted..Brown Butter Parmesan Chicken Linguini
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