However, history shows that this treat has Pagan roots. In the medieval era, Pagan Saxons baked buns and celebrated the goddess Eostre during springtime. In their version of hot cross buns, the four ...

Traditionally, sticky and sweet hot cross buns are lovingly crafted from a mixture of dried fruits and currants, orange zest or peel, as well as an abundance of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, ...

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 ...

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 and remove the cling film from the buns. To make the cross decoration, mix the flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a smooth paste. It should have ...