There used to be a time when a hot cross bun was a relative mystery or even a practical unknown to Americans. Much like Italian panettone during the winter holidays, the semi-sweet, single-serving ...

Credit: Alamy / Milleflore Images "Few things spark as much impassioned debate as the humble hot cross bun", said Saskia Kemsley in London's The Standard. Easter treat or year-round staple?

Learn all about the tradition of hot cross buns in Ireland before Easter Sunday. Hot cross buns are traditionally more of an English Easter tradition than an Irish one, but the tasty sticky bread ...

Along the way, sweet treats help define the occasion, from Easter baskets filled with chocolate bunnies and jelly beans to festive breads and cupcakes. Of course, hot cross buns feature prominently in ...

When the buns have doubled, brush them with egg wash (you will not need to use all of the egg). With the piping mixture still pushed to the corner of the bag, use scissors to snip off ⅛ to ¼ ...

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 ...

It's called "Hot Cross Buns." Hot cross buns are slightly sweet Easter rolls are flecked with dried fruit and decorated with a white icing cross. They're perfect for a springtime brunch.

Hot cross buns studded with bourbon-plumped currants. (Milk Street) Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that’s studded with currants and flavored with a gentle ...

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