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brioche, butter, choc chips, currant, mixed peel, spice, yeast
I really love Easter baking, and make multiple dozens of my favourite hot cross buns every year. Last year I added extremely cute brioche bunnies to the mix – for all those kids who aren’t fans of dried fruit – and am planning on trying my hand at a Simnel cake this year, complete with Nigella-recommended blow torching!
Both recipes are very straightforward, and the brioche dough can even be made several days ahead. The hot cross buns aren’t too sweet, but have lots of fruit and freshly ground spices. I’m thinking of trying a sourdough batch this year too.
So this isn’t a new recipe I’m afraid, but an encouragement (if you don’t already) to try a bit of Easter baking. Let me know if you give them a try.
I’m also interested to know: what are your essentials to bake, or cook, at Easter? I’m always keen to add to my list 🙂
One year ago: Zucchini stuffed mushrooms
For the other side of the world
Six months ago: Fruit loaf
chef mimi said:
Lovely!!!
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Francesca said:
Thanks for the encouragement- I really need some at present. I will try your Easter bun recipe this year- it looks so good.
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Beck @ Goldenpudding said:
Glad I could help 🙂 I was feeling all inspired reading about your school by the sea….
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Paradiva said:
Those buns look and sound absolutely delicious Beck. I’m sitting at a train station, waiting for a train and what wouldn’t I give for one of your Easter bunnies and a coffee right now?
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Beck @ Goldenpudding said:
I’ll make some just for you when you visit 🙂
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ladyredspecs said:
Elizabeth David’s Yeast Cookery Book is a gem. I used it as a guide for my sourdough hot cross buns which were delicious, so I’m sure your buns were wonderful too. Brioche bunnies are a great idea too
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Beck @ Goldenpudding said:
I love it – for the commentary and history as much as the recipes, and yes, it’s a great recipe 🙂
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tiffinbitesized said:
This is a great tip – I have a few Elizabeth David’s so will take a look now.
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tiffinbitesized said:
Yes, love a bit of Easter baking. I’m going a bit of a different route this year and making a flourless chocolate cake for family and will also be doing (fake) Brioche using Celia’s recipe. I love it! Happy baking! : )
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Beck @ Goldenpudding said:
me too! I have some GF friends so doing a choc cake with potato flour, plus my brioche bunnies are definitely a cheat’s brioche 😉
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