For a delicacy that is so familiar – a spiced bun studded with dried vine fruits and nuggets of citrus peel beneath a piped flour-paste cross – it’s astonishing how much the high-street offerings ...

According to legend, a 12th century English monk made the first hot cross buns on Good Friday and it wasn’t long before all of England was munching on them along with a cuppa tea. The first written ...

It just wouldn’t be a traditional Easter weekend celebration without hot cross buns, would it? Sure, there are other must-haves for this spring holiday—baskets, the Easter bunny, pretty pastel dresses ...

For many of us, hearing the words hot cross buns brings back memories of grade school music class and the simple recorder tune of the same name. But beyond the catchy song lies a rich Easter holiday ...

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, spices, ...

This overnight recipe makes the best sourdough hot cross buns that are fluffy, and slightly tangy, perfect for a family Easter tradition or any special occasion. The dough is prepared the night before ...

Easter is just around the corner, which means the start of all the best sweet treats of the season - Easter eggs, mini eggs, creme eggs and hot cross buns. The spiced dough and fruity insides of the ...

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 ...

Once upon a time, hot cross buns were limited to a classic, spiced little treat enjoyed on Good Friday – with a bit of butter and a cuppa tea, of course. But this year, they’ve gone a bit... off the ...