Today I had decided that I was going to make hot cross buns as I had bought the proving bowl a while ago and had them in mind. I used the bowl for the first proving session but then put them under oiled cling film for the second session as instructed in the recipe.

I think I have only made hot cross buns once before and on them I made pastry for the crosses and rolled it out. This time I followed the recipe again and made a flour and water paste. I also used runny honey for glazing, that made them shiny but has remained sticky so they are a bit messy to eat!

Darren and I tried them before they had cooled down, and Tina has had one since as I just used raisins in them which she likes.
It has been grey and damp on and off today but I made up my new little flask and took my book and walked over to the park. I sat in one of the shelters out of the rain.

I am enjoying the book by the way, a true story and really quite amazing so far. A few boats were out on the lake so took this rather unusual snap!

The sun came out briefly and lit up the trees.

Some people were feeding the birds just in front of the shelter, more seagulls that ducks, I thought this photo worked quite well.

I went down and sorted dinner as Tina wasn't in long between services. Also helped her get hot cross buns buttered for after this evening's service. (bought ones not the ones I made!)
Feeling a bit weary but standing around like it did while baking makes my legs ache anyway.
The final wedge is due out tomorrow, but as my heel has been aching a bit I have removed it tonight and it feels much better. Not that I will be sorry to retire the boot completely!