How do you eat M&S extremely chocolatey hot cross buns?

M&S has given a safety warning saying the extremely chocolatey hot cross buns are “not suitable for toasting in a domestic toaster.” Instead, customers are told to warm them under the grill, check them regularly and only use a medium heat.

Can you freeze M&S hot cross buns?

Suitable for freezing. Freeze by date mark shown and use within one month. Defrost thoroughly before use. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

How many calories are in a M&S hot cross bun?

Energy: 220 calories

Protein 5.3g
Carbs 41.3g
Fat 3.1g

Do you warm up chocolate hot cross buns?

Do you warm up hot cross buns? If you using store-bought, I would definitely recommend heating them up before serving them. The easiest way is to toast them but you can also wrap them in foil and warm them up in the oven for a few minutes.

Can you toast M&S chocolate hot cross buns?

Once opened, store in an airtight container. Safety Warning: This product is not suitable for toasting in a domestic toaster.

Can you put hot cross buns in the toaster?

A closer look at the packaging on these buns reveals they state: ‘This product is not suitable for toasting in a domestic toaster’, which may come as a surprise to those used to popping their buns in to achieve the trademark toasted top.

How long can hot cross buns last?

Homemade hot cross buns will last in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months. If freezing, wrap hot cross buns individually in baking paper, so you can remove and thaw the portions that you require.

How do you eat hot cross buns?

Scroll below and see what creative ways you can eat yours (sweet or savoury) and also prevent wasting stale buns with a delicious treat!

  1. Bacon, Egg and Blue Cheese Toasted Hot Cross Bun!
  2. Hot Cross Treacle Tart.
  3. Bacon and Smashed Avocado.
  4. Bread and Butter Pudding.
  5. Classic Bacon Bun.
  6. Spiced French Toasted Cross Bun.

How do you eat salted caramel hot cross buns?

This sounds mad but the answer to eating them after lightly toasting them would be to eat them using a knife and fork. Today I had the other two buns out of the packet and this time I decided not to lightly toast them, add a small bit of butter to them and eat them as they were.

How many calories are in a large hot cross bun?

Nutrition Facts

Calories 84 (351 kJ)
Sodium 101 mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 18.6 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g 2%
Protein 2.3 g

How do you soften hot cross buns?

When needed, simply allow the hot cross buns to thaw at room temperature for a couple of hours. They can then be warmed in a pre-heated oven set at 150 c.

How long do you heat hot cross buns in the oven?

How to reheat hot cross buns in the oven:

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Place the hot cross buns on a baking tray and cover them with foil. Spritz them with some water if they’re stale.
  3. Heat the buns for 5-10 minutes in the oven.
  4. Remove the hot cross buns and serve while still warm.

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