Pagan loaves, Christian bread, a secular treat: a brief history of hot cross buns

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Hot cross buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough. From ancient gods to modern supermarkets, these sticky spiced buns have crossed many borders and beliefs. Today, you can buy them in all kinds of flavours. But their story is far richer than chocolate chips and salted caramel.
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