HOT CROSS buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough. From ancient gods to modern supermarkets, these sticky spiced buns have ...

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 ...

Sailors didn't leave home without them. Hot cross bun history and superstitions are as rich as the dough. The bread sparked an old English ditty - Fresh, sweet buns, Come and buy my buns; One a penny, ...

Hot cross buns have long heralded the start of Easter in the western world, with the marked cross on top a symbol of Christian faith. But it hasn't always been this way. The rolls, often filled with ...

The Hot Cross Bun is over 100 years old. The bun was handed down from generation to generation as symbols of good look. It was believed they would never decay being made in Holy Week (Easter).

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 ...