Using Leftover Hot Cross Buns
@BelleStarr (61050)
United States
April 19, 2017 7:02am CST
I don't know about you, but every Easter season I see hot cross buns at the store and I can't resist buying a package. I ate one two weeks age when I bought them but that was it. Hubs ate another one so we had 4 left. Hubs mentioned making it into bread pudding.
I have never tried this before but it did seem like a good seasonal idea. I mixed together a cup of milk and two eggs with a little sugar and some rum flavoring. I sliced up the buns and put them in a glass meatloaf pan and covered the slices with the milk mixture. I made sure all the pieces got soaked in the milk.
After baking for 45 minutes in a 375-degree oven it was done. I served it with heavy cream and a little maple syrup, it was delicious. I am so glad hubs thought of this, I would have just thrown those stale buns away. Have you ever made bread pudding with an unusual bread choice? Usually, I use Portuguese sweet bread or Challah.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
19 Apr 17
What a great idea. I didn't buy them this year because we only ever eat one each and then they go to waste so now I know a great way to use them up. I will keep that in mind the next time I buy them.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
19 Apr 17
It seemed like the perfect solution so as to avoid waste, I am not sure why I never thought of it before lol
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
19 Apr 17
@BelleStarr i never would have thought of it either until I read this discussion
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
19 Apr 17
Sounds good. Besides the stale part. Lol
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
19 Apr 17
lol yes but stale bread works best for bread pudding, it absorbs more of the milk and egg mixture, it certainly doesn't taste stale.
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
19 Apr 17
@BelleStarr maybe.. lol. We dont make/eat bread pudding. So wouldnt know.
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
25 Apr 17
@BelleStarr I guess it must be tastier than the original bread pudding
@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
24 Apr 17
Using a sweet bun means you add less sugar and get the extra of the dried fruit
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
19 Apr 17
Yes it is a good idea to use sweet bread since you need to use less sugar in the custard.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
20 Apr 17
@LadyDuck That sounds like a great idea, I like Panettone.
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@LadyDuck (454939)
• Switzerland
19 Apr 17
@BelleStarr So true, I even use the Italian cake called "Panettone" and I use no sugar at all. Served with a warm vanilla sauce it's excellent.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
20 Apr 17
Thank you, I like to use what I have on hand and it can sometimes be seasonal things. lol
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
23 Apr 17
@mom210 Yes I have done that for years first for my kids and then the grandkids. I bought a whole bunch of hoodies from Kohls for next Christmas already. Got 70% off, can't argue with that.
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@mom210 (9023)
• United States
20 Apr 17
@BelleStarr yes and I do love when they make down those unsold holiday items too. Sales are so wonderful for stretching the budget. We do that for our clothing too, buy them in the "off"season. I have gotten pretty good at guessing how much the kids will grow between seasons.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
19 Apr 17
I hate being wasteful and making bread pudding is a good way to get rid of any leftover bread or pastries.
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@celticeagle (157563)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Apr 17
No, I have never done this. Does sound good though.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36858)
• Pamplona, Spain
19 Apr 17
Never made it like that.
Love Bread Pudding though the way I make it.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
25 Apr 17
Bread pudding can be made so many ways and most of them are delicious.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36858)
• Pamplona, Spain
25 Apr 17
@BelleStarr
Lots yes indeed.
Bread Pudding as we made it back in England is still my favourite.
@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
20 Apr 17
I love Portuguese bread but then my hubs is Portuguese. lol
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
22 Apr 17
ohhh my ...that sounds great...rhanks sssoooo much for sharing will definately hivebit a go...even if I have to buy some more hot cross buns ...lol
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
23 Apr 17
lol I hope you did and probably at a discount. It makes a very tasty bread pudding.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
24 Apr 17
@BelleStarr. You're so right ... I made it on sunday,it was delicious. ... and my friends ate it too ... thanks again for sharing the idea and recipe..
@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
25 Apr 17
We are I admit Breadaholics, lol Can't get too much of the yeasty goodness.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
25 Apr 17
@BelleStarr We are breadaholics, too, lol, but I'm trying to slim down for the wedding. Carrot sticks, anyone?
@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
24 Apr 17
We never eat biscuits so I haven't ever tried them but I can imagine it would be delicious.
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@diosabella (4789)
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20 Apr 17
I never tried bread pudding before. I like to make croutons or garlic bread out of the bread though.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
24 Apr 17
You should try bread pudding, it is a delicious dessert.
@diosabella (4789)
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24 Apr 17
@BelleStarr Maybe in time I will. I never had a bread pudding before. I will search for a good recipe!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
20 Apr 17
@BelleStarr Oh, so none for us then, you greedy girl.
@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
20 Apr 17
Yes, definitely warm cross buns and I just had the last piece of the bread pudding and it was very good.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
23 Apr 17
Well see, you had a good start on a bread pudding with those buns. My birds had to fend for themselves lol
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 Apr 17
We don't make anything like what you mention here but do enjoy making certain baked items that are from family recipes.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
24 Apr 17
This is a recipe I made up myself but I do have a few of my mother's recipes.
@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
24 Apr 17
Yes normally I did something similar but this was so good that I know I will do it again next year lol
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@responsiveme (22932)
• India
24 Apr 17
No, I usually use the plain white bread.
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@BelleStarr (61050)
• United States
24 Apr 17
That is the most common bread to use but it is fun to try something different.
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@workathomefan (8957)
• Prairieville, Louisiana
29 May 17
I love bread pudding with caramel sauce.
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