Hot cross buns are a longstanding tradition, possibly dating as far back as ancient Greece and Saxony, where they were used in spring celebrations. They were once banned by Queen Elizabeth, who ...

Hot cross buns were once an Easter-only tradition. Now they’re available all year. Here’s why — plus a classic homemade hot ...

Those priceless words of praise emanated from my daughter as she headed down the hallway to her room. She had just eaten one of the freshly-baked hot cross buns sitting on the stove in the kitchen.

Like the monarchy, high tea and roundabouts, hot cross buns are a British obsession that registers only mildly this side of the pond. For Brits and others raised in Commonwealth nations like Australia ...

According to legend, a 14th century English monk made the first hot cross buns on Good Friday. They became the symbol of Easter and it wasn’t long before all of England was munching on them along with ...

With a sweet icing topper and fluffy, warmly spiced yeast dough, hot cross buns are pastry perfection. So why do we only eat hot cross buns at Easter and no other time of year? Week 16 Data Dump: QBs, ...

Good Friday is March 30. Do you start your day with hot cross buns? These Easter treats are traditionally available in area bakeries around the first day of Lent and through the holiday. The sweet ...

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 dresses ...

For a light and airy, slightly sweet Easter bun, we added plumped raisins to a simple, water-based yeasted dough and gave it plenty of time to rise. Butter and eggs added richness, and an egg wash ...