According to foodreference.com, today is National Hot Cross Bun Day, which is a bit unusual given that hot cross buns are normally an Easter food. Ah well. Originally called “cross buns” and eaten on Good Friday, today’s buns are yeast-raised pastry flavored with spices, currants and diced candied fruit peel, then topped with a glaze and cross slashed before being proofed and baked. Delicious.

No harm in practicing for Easter - it’s only 7months away… HOT CROSS BUNS

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