Mix the flour and water for the cross into a smooth paste. Spoon the paste into a piping bag or plastic bag with the tip ...

Hot cross buns are a must-have during Easter and many of us have probably already stocked up on them but don't let them go to waste, here's a storage hack to keep them fresh ...

But beyond the catchy song lies a rich Easter holiday tradition. In my Catholic household, hot cross buns weren’t just a nostalgic pastry. They were part of our Good Friday ritual.

According to popular tales, one 12th-century English monk made spiced buns marked with a cross on Good Friday, because that day is the “Day of the Cross”.

Insider editors are a great mix of the young and savvy and the older and somewhat crusty, so who better than one of the latter (me) to discuss hot cross buns this close to Easter? The baked goods are ...

It is the season for hot cross buns and I decided to try different ones from 4 major UK supermarkets. There was one clear winner out of all of them.

At Pumpkin Tales, Alwarpet, there is the classic Hot Cross Buns (₹100) and Cranberry and Chocolate HCB (₹125), available till April 20. To pre-order, call 9952996446. Ciclo Cafe offers its ...

Don’t heat the buttermilk to bring it to room temperature. Buttermilk curdles easily; it’s best to let it stand at room temperature. And don’t forget to pat the currants dry after draining ...

Published: April 15, 2025 4:05pm EDT Hot cross buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough.

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. The Grocer analysed the base prices of 29 SKUs available this ...