Hot cross buns

Traditionally served on Good Friday, these small, lightly sweet yeast buns contain raisins or currants and sometimes chopped candied fruit. Before baking, a cross is slashed in the top of the bun. After baking, a confectioners' sugar icing is used to fill the cross.

Recipes

 * Guyanese Hot Cross Buns
 * Low-fat Hot Cross Buns
 * Mom's Easter Hot Cross Buns