The dough is prepared the night before, so you can wake up to freshly baked buns as the bunny leaves your house. The sourdough starter adds a delicious depth of flavor, and the overnight method ...

Pre-heat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Brush the tops of the buns with beaten egg and dust liberally with the cinnamon sugar. Bake for 12 minutes until the buns are dark golden-brown.

Sure, there are other must-haves for this spring holiday - baskets, the Easter bunny, pretty pastel dresses ... Most hot cross bun recipes start with a dough of flour, eggs, yeast, sugar, butter ...