and pipe a cross on each bun. Transfer the buns to the oven and bake for 8–12 minutes, or until pale golden brown. As soon as you remove the buns from the oven, brush them with the hot golden ...

There's something inherently comforting about the smell of freshly baked hot cross buns come Easter. Perhaps it's the ...

Mixed spice or ground allspice work well here too. Serve buns warm from the oven or if eating the next day, gently reheat. Serve with lashings of butter. If you are making and kneading by hand you ...

The trick to the best hot cross bun is making sure your spices are nice and fresh - always buy perishable items from good suppliers who turn their stock frequently. There are so many little spice ...