This Easter, why not switch up your chocolate eggs for the other great classic, the hot cross bun. Toasted and served with butter, its spiced sweet goodness is the ultimate Easter treat for breakfast and beyond.
Our hot cross bun selection
In store, we have hot cross buns to suit every taste. Our blueberry and lemon hot cross buns won an award, so we’re sure this sweet and sticky bun with currants, raisins, blueberries, lemon peel and zest will be a family favourite. If you’ve got more of a sweet tooth, then our choc orange hot cross buns, made with fairtrade chocolate, is a dessert-worthy treat. For more classic flavours, try our richly fruited hot cross buns made with sultanas, currants, raisins, mixed peel and spices, and if you’re gluten-free, then go for our free from variety.
Hot cross bun recipes
We have plenty of hot cross bun recipes to try, from a twist on a breakfast classic to an inspired cocktail that will wow your guests.
Breakfast hot cross buns
Not sure what to do with that last hot cross bun in the pack? Delight your taste buds with this quick breakfast recipe that combines the sweet flavours of a hot cross bun with savoury staples like our free range eggs, mushrooms and spinach. It’s ready in just ten minutes, too.
Banana split hot cross buns
The kids will love this delicious twist on a banana split recipe. Slices of our fairtrade bananas and fairtrade dark chocolate are melted in the middle of a hot cross bun then topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and a handful of chopped peanuts. Yummy!
Hot cross bun toastie
Make this gloriously gooey toastie with cheddar, caramelised onion and our Irresistible luxury hot cross buns for a sweet and savoury combo that really can’t be matched.
Hot cross bun martini
A hot cross bun martini? Yup! This vodka-based martini soaks Co-op apple juice in small pieces of a hot cross bun for an hour to create an Easter bake-infused cocktail that will delight all of your guests.
Looking for more delicious Easter ideas or festive blooms? We have everything you need in our entire Easter range here.
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