Mary Berry says supermarket hot cross buns beat homemade - we put it to the test

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The last time I baked was 17 years ago in my Food Technology class. It was fairy cakes, I got an A for effort but C for my bake, so hot cross buns are way out of my comfort zone.

And after Bake Off judge Mary Berry said she believes supermarket buns are better than even her recipe, I think my homemade ones are in trouble.

Things don’t get off to a great start. After glancing at Mary’s recipe I realise I own none of the ingredients and will probably have to queue for two hours at the shops.

Luckily a neighbour helps me out but I still have no idea what “proving” is and I’ve never kneaded anything in my life. First I mix the flour, sugar, yeast, lemon zest – after confirming with a colleague that yes, zest is just grated lemon peel – and salt