Comments on: Hot Cross Buns from St John

By: Evie

Evie — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:35:01 +0000

Being in the midst of a “I am not going to eat chocolate” stint, I too am happily shopping for Hot Cross Buns. I’m with you, the right ones are too good to wait until Good Friday to indulge in. Managed to buy two from The Little Bread Pedlar on Saturday which were gorgeous (Rough Trade may have some if you want to try them). I will definitely be making a purchase or two from St John B & W this week. Justin is a genius.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:47:40 +0000

When I was a child (50s/60s) we awoke on Good Friday morning to the smell of hot cross buns for breakfast. They were made with yeast so the smell was an heavenly mix of yeast and spices, the most exotic scent or flavour we ever experienced in those days, and these were from the baker, not home made. I still love them but am still looking for those I associate with my childhood. Think you may have found them, Gentle Author.

By: Mad Dog

Mad Dog — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:53:26 +0000

Damn – I just went to buy my usual, brown sour dough, loaf and thought I’d try a hot cross bun, after one of the waitresses had enthused so much about them… and they weren’t ready!
Yours is a fantastic review (better even than the St. John Waitress) – I’ll have to try again on Thursday.

By: MARIA

MARIA — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:46:57 +0000

lucky you to not like chocolate, i wish i didnt either
but then, where i live, i dont have hot cross buns like these to replace it
so i guess i will have to eat chocolate instead!

By: Stamatia

Stamatia — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:07:57 +0000

We Canadians are, apparently, a barbarous bunch – I’ve never seen a hot-crossed bun where the cross wasn’t made of strips of thick, white icing. Certainly would be easier to toast with the cross made out of pastry strips!

-Stamatia

By: MarieC

MarieC — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:57:55 +0000

Delicious post! My immediate thought was I must dash out and buy some. Then I remembered that I don’t live in London, let alone Spitalfields. Loving your blog.

By: Sam Galliers

Sam Galliers — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:52:50 +0000

Cheese with hot cross buns – my Grandfather liked a slice of mature cheddar with his toast and marmalade, its delicious.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:22:14 +0000

Not being able to eat chocolate may be a blessing in disguise, being a chocoholic of the worst kind I’m not sure whether to feel relief or fear at the prospect. You have really sold these buns! I am now wondering whether I should try and visit this shop pre Easter. I hope Bramble will not be overeating in the lead up to her big race…she is going to win it.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:40:24 +0000

Yummy,
They could also be compared to old Morris Minor shooting Brakes ! apologies to non Brits .

(A model of car that had wood trimmings around the back making them look ‘half timbered’)

By: JohnB

JohnB — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:25:22 +0000

Mouthwateringly descriptive food writing. It could possibly be sinful to make people salivate so, but I’m sure that at this time of year forgiveness should be in the air as well as bakery aromas….!