Take the guesswork out of choosing the perfect buns this year and follow our lead – we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for a round-up of the best supermarket and artisan hot cross buns ...

Place the dough into the bowl and turn until it is covered in the oil ... Preheat oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Bake the buns in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until risen and golden-brown.

Let cool for 10 minutes, then brush the syrup over the warm buns and serve immediately. Store leftovers in a covered container or zipper bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. After that ...

Nothing beats a warm, sticky Chelsea bun fresh from the oven ... Place the dough into an oiled bowl and leave to rise, covered with a damp tea towel, for one hour or until doubled in size.

Three towers are covered in a total of 20,000 buns in three traditional flavours: sweetened bean, lotus seed and sesame. The fourth tower holds about 9,000 plastic buns for the scramblers to grab.