I decided to start making hot
cross buns as my own family tradition, even if the first try was a couple of weeks late.
Not exact matches
You could argue that the Anglo tradition of hot
cross buns are the same thing
as a chocolate crucifix in that it contains an edible
cross.
«Originally eaten by the Saxons to honor their goddess Eostre the
buns are marked with a
cross as it is believed the
bun represented the moon and the
cross the moon's quarters.
It was a happy coincidence that Sourdough Surprises picked hot
cross buns this month
as the challenge
as I had already planned to make them for Easter!
Easter for me is eating chocolate eggs and hot
cross buns for breakfast, long afternoon walks at the beach and beer and barbeques in the evening — possibly the last for a while
as winter has announced that he's on his way.
Though these hot
cross buns may not be
as unforgettable
as a parade of men, they surprised me.
Subscribers Only — Hot
cross buns are beloved
as a sweet yeast roll enjoyed at Easter.
Did you know that one hot
cross bun has at least 5 tbsp worth of sugar in and considering many people gorge on these over the period I thought I would create a more healthier but just
as delicious treat.
We've also launched a whole range of different mixed spices for various baking such
as organic hot
cross bun mix.
Superstition had it that hot
cross buns baked on Good Friday never became moldy and one
bun used to be kept
as a charm until the next year's
buns were made.
In many historically Christian countries, the
buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday, with the
cross standing
as a symbol of the crucifixion.
Enjoy Central American favorites like rice and beans, Mexican classics like escabeche, British standards like hot
cross buns, spicy Caribbean dishes, unique Garifuna foods such
as cassava bread, and, of course, lots and lots of delicious seafood.