Pastry maestro Andy Bowdy is waking up early to bring his HCBs to the masses again. You can road test his spiced brioche spiked with brandy and bourbon-soaked fruit and peel from this weekend (Mar 27) and throughout the week leading up to and including the long weekend. Drop by Saga's Enmore Road outlet for to pick your dozen up – and maybe grab some cookie dough to bake at home, too.
'Tis the season for sweet, buttery, spiced baked goods, and we've sorted out the best hot cross buns in the biz. We've rounded up raisin enthusiasts, as well as others that take it a little easier when it comes to dried fruit. We've got HCBs high on fluffiness and nutty spice, and tart, sourdough buns scattered with candied orange peel.
Whatever your flavour, we've got you covered. Including the evident theme of the year, the bun mash-up. This is your guide to the best boxes of buns you can take away or get delivered to your door this Easter.