But hot cross buns are something special: a classic and time-honored treat that completes your holiday feast. In fact, some (and we include ourselves in this bunch) might say they're a must, ...

Mary's going to be so proud that you made your own hot cross buns this Easter. Lucky thing her recipe is completely foolproof. For this recipe you will need a piping bag fitted with a 3mm nozzle ...

Sieve flour; cinnamon and salt, add nutmeg. Whilst hot, brush with warm milk and sugar.

Good Friday is typically still the big day, and if you want to take part in the fun, it's easy to get a batch started. Patience is needed, but here is a basic recipe for traditional hot cross buns ...

Serve the spiced buns as is or gently warm and savour them with ice cream or some butter on the ... Let them sit at room temperature for about 1 hour or if your room is too hot( above 24 degrees C), ...

Toasted, slathered with butter or plain out of the packet: hot cross buns will forever be the perfect bank holiday treat. Make your own this weekend with delicious recipes from Dominique Ansel ...

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 ...

This makes a large quantity of bun wash but it keeps very well. To make the hot cross buns, dissolve the yeast with 1 tablespoon of the sugar in a little tepid milk. Put the flour into a bowl ...

Scoop into a piping bag and pipe a cross ... brush the buns with the honey. We hope you enjoy browsing our brand-new food hub. As well as creating a more streamlined design for recipe content ...

Come January, hot cross buns are already flying off the shelves. And while the supermarket HCB is a fine (and affordable) choice, there are plenty of bakeries and cafes around town putting their own ...

Phil Vickery is off to find out about how one of our favourite treats is made at the hot cross bun factory - before putting some buns to good use in his French toast and ice cream recipe!

Begin this recipe a day ahead to allow time for the dried ... Mixed spice or ground allspice work well here too. Serve buns warm from the oven or if eating the next day, gently reheat.