qahtan wrote:

> Mike how can I get hot cross buns to taste spicy,
> the more cinnamon/spice added for taste the worse the buns turn out.
>My brother and husband every year, both enjoy the buns but both
>say, 'Yea, nice, but not enough spice.' help.............. thanks, qahtan
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Gee, I'd like to help, but I've never had hot cross buns, or made them
either.

If there is an issue with the spice preventing rise, here are some options -

1. Put the spice in the icing. Won't affect the rise at all.

2. Use a more active starter.

3. Use more starter.

4. Throw in the towel and use baker's yeast. I like SAF's gold.

Good luck,
Mike