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Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 14:24

Robin

Ok I'm in need of some help here.

Over easter I discovered that our hotted up 12v stove re-heats supermarket hot cross buns beatifully when camping.

Problem is easter is over and I can't find any in Melbourne.

Now I have done my research and phoned a couple of Baker's delights to no avail
and we hope to be bush again this weekend.

Consider simple recipes even - remember I'm male

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AnswerID: 237409   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 14:27

Member - Bentaxle replied:

That means that you're more than capable
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AnswerID: 237412   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 14:35

Member -Signman replied:

I guess we'll have Christmas Cakes in the Supermarkets soon !!!
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FollowupID: 498580   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 21:39

Member - Au-2 posted:

Don't laugh signman, Woollies sell a dark fruit cake which is the best fruit cake I have ever tasted! Not the square off-cuts like Big Sister and such but their own brand, a round one in a clear plastic container. At Xmas they just put white icing on it and call it Xmas cake. I always keep (weeks) some on hand for emergency's and have had people who don't like fruit cake change their minds after tasting it. It sure beats anything my old Irish grandmother used to make.

Robin, if you go to the supermarket early in the morning, you will find plenty of everything in the bakery dep't, the best stuff is usually gone by mid-day. If not ask the bakery supervisor what days they 'bake' or get delivered.
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FollowupID: 498589   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 21:56

Robin posted:

Thats good point OzeSheila - I have since been told that some Bakers delights will do them for you based on a minimum quantity. This may work as we normally get some and freeze them. As most of our trips are overnight then they can be packed outside fridge and left to thaw out till needed.

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FollowupID: 498620   Submitted: Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 02:44

Mark & Jo, S/side, Bris posted:

All your christmas goods will roll in in september..
All of next easters products will roll in on the second week of January next year.

Soo glad I am out of retail!

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AnswerID: 237413   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 14:36

Steve from Top End Explorer Tours replied:

My wife say's try this.

aww.ninemsn.com.au/ARTICLE.aspx?id=40707

Cheers Steve.
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FollowupID: 498445   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 15:23

Robin posted:

Hi Steve

I'm currently just designing a state wide heavy industry communications
and control system - so that recipe is to complex for me - but I will pass
it on to my wife.

Thanks

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AnswerID: 237418   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 15:11

RupertDog replied:

Robin

Used to work at Coles. After Easter, the Hot Cross Buns were sold as spicy fruit buns !

Same bag of mix, different label on the bag (also no X on the fruit buns !).

May be easier to find Spicy Fruit Buns during the year?

RD
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FollowupID: 498451   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:41

Robin posted:

Lateral thinking

It could work RD.

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FollowupID: 498453   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:51

T-Ribby posted:

At Woollies they have them under the full title
"EXTRA SOFT UNICED SPICY FRUIT BUN"
and they are yummy yummy yummy ....

cheers
T.R.

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FollowupID: 498479   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 18:47

Robin posted:

Dropped by a different coles supermarket to-night and they didn't have anything, neither did our safeway however they still had some actual hot cross buns on specials table baked only on 1/5 so I am saved at least for this weekend

Thanks folks

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AnswerID: 237420   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 15:28

Robnicko replied:

sorry Robin,
I had the last 2 this morning for brekky!
The kids love them so much that I bought a stack of them from Safeway after easter and froze them.

Try this....
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FollowupID: 498480   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 18:48

Robin posted:

I know where you live - well I wish I did anyway !
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AnswerID: 237437   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 16:43

Hairy replied:


Try google

1 C milk
2 T yeast
1/2 C sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/3 C butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
4 eggs
5 C flour
1 1/3 C currants or raisins
1 egg white

Glaze
1 1/3 C confectioner's sugar
1 1/2 tsp. finely chopped lemon zest
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1- 2 T milk

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FollowupID: 498481   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 18:49

Robin posted:

I only understand electronics parts lists Hairy !
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AnswerID: 237442   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 17:24

Member - Stephen M (NSW) replied:

Still got some in the freezer but would probably go off before they got to you through the post. MMMMM might get some out for brekki tomora forgot they were in there till I read your post. Regards Steve M

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FollowupID: 498477   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 18:43

Robin posted:

Sounds like the beer I emailed someone recently - recipient complained it was flat

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AnswerID: 237452   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 17:59

DIO replied:

You might be lucky, have a look at your local supermarkets, you can often find them in the Reduced basket sometimes for less than $1 a packet (brand name too). They freeze very well. Something to keep in mind next time around. We normally stock up on Easter Buns, Crumpets etc when they're out cheap. Very edible for the budget consience.
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FollowupID: 498482   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 18:50

Robin posted:

I did I did - check several and found one with a packet left , which will give me a breathing space to work out next move !
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AnswerID: 237462   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 18:21

big fella replied:

Hi Robin another easy way is white bread mix with some mixed spice and cinnamon added with mixed fruit plus a touch extra sugar

Regards Chef
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FollowupID: 498483   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 18:51

Robin posted:

Now that sounds like it has possibilities Chef

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AnswerID: 237468   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 18:51

datto311 replied:

Robin,

They are easy to make, follow any of the recipes given.

A tip though, the recipe will say allow half an hour for dough to double in size, the key is doubling in size. This can take an hour or more if everything is cold - just don't panic. Also a "warm place" can be over a bath of hot water.

And "lukewarm" milk means just that - no more than 37 degrees or you will kill the yeast. I always allow about 3 hours from starting to having them on the table - plenty of time for a few beers !!

Noel
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FollowupID: 498583   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 21:49

Robin posted:

Sounds good Noel , but I'm generally out of my depth when doing much more than heating frozen ones in the Microwave - I mentioned recipes to my wife , and she started talking about that new vegie patch I was going to do before the last trip !

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AnswerID: 237473   Submitted: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 18:56

Ray Bates replied:

Why not Mothers' Day buns. DON'T TELL THE SUPERMARKETS. I did mention in one store, just after New Year that I believed that their hot cross buns would be past their use by date by easter???????????
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AnswerID: 237740   Submitted: Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 20:07

Member - Julie P (VIC) replied:

My local Safeway (Karingal - Frankston) was selling hc buns as of last week - maybe buy a heap and freeze for future use. - though of course you can just buy old fashioned yeast buns and use them the same way - they are alwasy available in most bakers I've found.
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