EASTER weekend is upon us and plenty of people are getting involved with traditions. With every holiday comes a food tradition and Easter eggs and hot cross buns are the ones for Easter. When shoul… ...

½ c. warm (110ºF) milk. 3 large eggs, at room temperature. 4½-5 c. all-purpose flour. ½ c. sugar. 1 t. ground cinnamon. ¼ t. ground nutmeg. ¼ t. ground allspice ...

The small, lightly sweet yeast buns are often made with raisins or currants and sometimes chopped candied fruit. After baking, a confectioners' sugar icing is used to make a cross on each bun.

Tue., March 22, 2016 Hot cross buns dotted with currants and topped with an icing cross are a traditional Easter staple. These were made with whole wheat flour and instant yeast.

Creative, flavourful twists on the classic Easter bake, from tiramisu and stem ginger to a cheesy sharing-size treat ...

I tried that recently with the keyword "Easter," and realized that not too much has changed in Americans' Easter meals over the years -- eggs, ham or lamb, and hot cross buns are perennial favorites.

1 Dough Combine the dry ingredients and currants in a mixing bowl. 2 Melt the butter in the microwave oven and add the milk. Microwave for 1 minute more or until lukewarm. Add the eggs to the milk ...

Hot Cross Buns. Adapted from The Secrets of Jesuit Breadmaking by Brother Rick Curry, S.J., Yield: 24 buns. 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1/2 cup sugar, divided 1 cup warm ...

BLIND taste tests of more than 70 Easter treats have revealed the best chocolate eggs and hot cross buns on sale this year.