Harold the Hedgehog here. Today's word had me wondering, and when I wonder, I ask questions. And when I ask questions, I look up the answers! So when I asked the question, "What are Hot Cross Buns?" Here's the answer I found:
A hot cross bun is a spiced sweet bun made with currants or raisins, marked with a cross on the top, and traditionally eaten on Good Friday in Australia, British Isles, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and some parts of America. The buns mark the end of Lent and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning, including the cross representing the crucifixion of Jesus, and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him at his burial.
I did not know this - thank you for sharing. What I do know is that Hot Cross Buns are one of my favourite things to eat. They really are so tasty and even better when they are home made and eaten straight from the oven.
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Do you know what Ann, I have learnt something today. I thought Hot Cross Buns were more or less universal (in the western world) and I have now discovered that they aren't! They are certainly big here in South Africa and I am eating some as I write this! I like to use stale ones to make a very tasty French Toast!
Well done Harold for sharing your questions!
Thank you for the info Ann. I didn't know this about the Hot Cross Buns. I saw them on display in the bakery the other day. I would have bought them if I had known the story behind them.
I've heard of them from the nursery rhyme and may have heard of their origin before but have forgotten it. Thanks for the lesson. I love the shot and hope herald enjoyed it as much as I would have.
I too have learnt something new. I have always taken hot cross buns for granted. In fact they have been available all year round over the last few years. I really enjoy them fresh with butter or toasted with cheese melted on them.
Not too common here at all. I really have to search for them and several years have baked them myself. (Now that's funny if I do say so myself!) My mother always served them on Easter day, so I have continued that tradition. I like your image today.
Thank you so much everyone! I don't remember them as being around all that much when I grew up but have noticed them more often in the supermarkets now.
@nicolecampbell These would not hold a candle to yours Nicole! @dibzgreasley Sounds yummy Debs! @randystreat Great story Kathy- family traditions are very special. @ninaganci yes they are Nina- although I could not eat them this time around as I'm supposed to stay off wheat products for a few weeks. So I brought them to church. Thanks so much for the fav!
Do you know what Ann, I have learnt something today. I thought Hot Cross Buns were more or less universal (in the western world) and I have now discovered that they aren't! They are certainly big here in South Africa and I am eating some as I write this! I like to use stale ones to make a very tasty French Toast!
Well done Harold for sharing your questions!
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Thank you so much everyone! I don't remember them as being around all that much when I grew up but have noticed them more often in the supermarkets now.
@nicolecampbell These would not hold a candle to yours Nicole!
@dibzgreasley Sounds yummy Debs!
@randystreat Great story Kathy- family traditions are very special.
@ninaganci yes they are Nina- although I could not eat them this time around as I'm supposed to stay off wheat products for a few weeks. So I brought them to church. Thanks so much for the fav!