Lyle’s Golden Syrup is an amber-hued sweetener common to the U.K.; mild clover honey works ... to make a shiny glaze. The work is spread over a couple days so the buns can be baked and served ...

(Milk Street via AP) Hot cross buns ... honey works equally well if you can’t find the iconic green can of syrup. We plump the currants in bourbon, which enhances the flavors in the spice mix, then ...

Lyle’s Golden Syrup is an amber-hued sweetener common to the U.K.; mild clover honey works ... brush the buns with egg wash and pipe on the crosses, then bake and glaze as directed.

Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that’s studded with currants and flavoured with a gentle mix of warm spices and a hint of citrus. While some versions are ...

The fruit is dense and evenly distributed throughout, with the addition of walnuts and other seeds adding extra flavour and crunch to elevate the bun. The cross, scored rather than piped, enhances the ...