Hot cross buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough. From ancient gods to modern supermarkets, these sticky spiced buns have ...

With Easter upon us, hot cross buns have flooded bakery and supermarket shelves. Traditionally, the pastry was eaten only on Good Friday and decorated with a cross to symbolise Christ’s ...

On Good Friday more than 660 years ago, the hot cross bun became part of English culture as well as Catholic history. The origins of the beloved baked treat traditionally made with currants ...

with cinnamon tipped as being the little known ingredient to give your hot cross buns that sweet elevation. Firstly, combine the warm water with the butter. Once melted, add the milk and sugar to ...

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Hot cross buns studded with bourbon-plumped currants ... With the mixer running on medium-low, add the butter 1 piece at a ...

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Hot cross buns have soared in price by as much as 44% in the mults and discounters this year, amid tight supplies of sultanas and butter. Our analysis revealed 22 pre-promotional prices have risen by ...

Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that’s studded with currants and flavored with a gentle mix of warm spices and a hint of citrus. While some versions are drizzled ...

Place the bases into a rectangular baking dish that snugly fits all the cubes, with the tops of the buns on top. Pour over the melted butter. Combine the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, salt and vanilla ...