News — Easter

ss. Such a classic Easter recipe.   What are Hot Cross Buns? They are yeast rolls that are slightly sweet and flavored with a few spices and either raisins, currants, or dried fruit. A cross, usually made from icing, decorates them and makes them easily recognizable. They are a traditional Good Friday treat. If you haven’t eaten a Hot Cross Bun before, they are a little like a slightly sweet and spiced dinner roll with a soft, but somewhat dense texture. These rolls are flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. A delicious combination.   How to Make Hot Cross Buns:...

You know the nursery rhyme, "Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns! One a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns!", but do you know why we eat these golden brown buns specifically on Good Friday? It all has to do with the end of Lent and the symbols represented in the bun itself. But before we look into that, we need to figure out where Hot Cross Buns originally came from The Origin of Hot Cross Buns View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Perfect Loaf (@maurizio) According to Smithsonian Magazine, the origins of the hot cross...

I don't know about you, but every year I look forward to Easter.  The main reason of course is because of what it represents, and as a Christian it is a huge celebration for myself and my family. However, I have to be honest and admit that the other reason I look forward to Easter, is because of the Hot Cross Buns.  My word. It's not like I can't make them any other time of the year, but truthfully, I don't.  I make them once a year and that's it, so we always look forward to them, my daughter especially...

I don't know about you, but every year I look forward to Easter.  The main reason of course is because of what it represents, and as a Christian it is a huge celebration for myself and my family. However, I have to be honest and admit that the other reason I look forward to Easter, is because of the Hot Cross Buns.  My word. It's not like I can't make them any other time of the year, but truthfully, I don't.  I make them once a year and that's it, so we always look forward to them, my daughter especially...