The Chronicle

Some like it hot!

They are traditiona­lly eaten on Good Friday, but we think hot cross buns are a treat to savour right now. Slather with butter and enjoy...

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Nine Mini Chocolate Hot Cross Buns £1.50, M&S LOADED with delicious chocolate chips in an enriched buns for the ultimate sweet treat this Easter.

Hot Cross Buns (No palm oil) £1 for six, Iceland CONTINUING its no palm oil policy for its own branded goods, these are traditiona­l hot cross buns which are also suitable for vegans. Moist and sticky and great value too.

Finest Raspberry and Belgian White Chocolate Hot Cross Buns £1.50 for a 4-pack, any 2 packs for £2 until March 18, Tesco CONTAINING chunks of Belgian white chooclate, raspberrie­s and sweetened dried cranberrie­s, these are an absolute treat.

Heston Simnel Inspired Hot Cross Buns £1.89 for 2, Waitrose TWO classic Easter treats swirled into one Simnel inspired hot cross bun, scented with orange and packed with vine fruits, marzipan pieces and nibbed almonds. Pricey but worth it.

Specially Selected Brioche Hot Cross Buns 99p, Aldi AN Aldi classic that is back by popular demand. It offers enhanced butter and vanilla flavours to make that brioche taste even better. Also watch out for newcomers like the Specially Selected rhubarb and custard hot cross buns at £1.09 for a pack of four.

Irresistib­le Sourdough Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns £1.25 for a 4-pack, Co-op CO-OP has secured Good Housekeepi­ng’s taste test approval for its Irresistib­le Sourdough Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns. Loaded with orange soaked sultanas, Chilean flame raisins and plump currants flavoured with orange blossom honey, the buns are bursting with spice and zest, and are a tasty twist on the timeless classic. We loved them.

Deluxe Apple and Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns 99p for a 4-pack, Lidl APPLE and cinnamon is a winning combinatio­n and these buns don’t disappoint.

Taste The Difference Fruity Hot Cross Buns £1.25 for 4, Sainsbury’s THESE ultra-fruity buns include Chilean jumbo raisins, fresh citrus and a secret blend of aromatic spice oils. Produced and hand finished by bakers with 170 years’ experience.

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