Because of the inclement weather here, blowing a gale and raining, I decided a solo Easter cruise was not to be -so picked up some standard supermarket hot cross buns this morning-for TM testing of course ,and what do you know -a definite ethanol type taste, so the big guys are copying whatever they do in the UK! Though the price of 6 is only the price of 1.5 Bakery ones I know which I shall be sticking to from now on..
As much as I don't wish 'petrol tasting hot cross buns on anyone, it is nice to know that I am not imagining it!
Since the post, I've had lovely ones from Betty's (Harrogate), as well as a more local bakery and none had the strange taste profile.
Should we start a pole of what people put on them!
I have to admit, most of the time I like them toasted and keep it simple, with just butter... have tried a variety of jams and marmalades but always return to good old butter, melted on a warm bun.
