Hot cross buns were traditionally made on Good Friday and, because a cross was cut into the buns, it was believed that the buns would never go bad. Much has changed since the Good Friday tradition of baking hot cross buns. For many families, Good Friday traditions are lumped in with Easter Sunday and hot cross buns are served as an Easter dessert.

1. Step by Step Hot Cross Buns

Here's the easiest recipe to make hot cross buns. Each step has a picture to show you what to do, from mixing the ingredients, shaping the buns, and drizzling them with icing.More »

2. Easy Hot Cross Buns

Using just basic ingredients and no dried fruits, this easy recipe for hot cross buns is a favorite for people just learning how to bake bread.More »

3. Good Friday Cross Buns

This recipe for hot cross buns calls for delicious currants to flavor the buns. This recipe also uses evaporated milk to make a richly flavored bread.More »

4. Basic Hot Cross Buns

Made with all-purpose flour, this recipe for hot cross buns is flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg. The tops are flavored with a simple icing.More »