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 ...

In 2022, though, the buns hit the U.S. in full force: During the month of April, hot cross buns were everywhere, made by bakeries across the country, and celebrated for their divine flavor and ...

Of course, hot cross buns feature prominently in the lineup, with the flexibility to serve as breakfast or a side to the main meal. While the buns are readily available at a number of bakeries around ...

Hot cross buns have been "gracing British tables" since the 14th century, when a monk at St Albans Abbey is said to have whipped up the very first batch to distribute to the poor on Good Friday.

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 ...

For me, though, there’s one tempting treat that trumps them all: the humble hot cross bun. Sweet, spiced buns filled with currants and sultanas, these sweet treats have been a staple in British ...

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 ...

By the 18th century, hot cross buns had gone mainstream, dodging multiple bans by Protestant rulers suspicious of their Catholic reputation. These days, they're more likely to be found in an M&S ...