Ok thanks, qahtan





"Mike Avery" > wrote in message
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> 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
>>
>>
> 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
>