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 ...

While they have become a national treat, the crisscross pattern on the top of hot cross buns tells of its Christian past. Now, historians say the cross on hot cross buns predates the Christian ...

There’s no better breakfast or afternoon snack than the best hot cross buns on Easter weekend. Soft, springy and fragrant with warming spices, these fruit-studded buns have long been a staple in the ...