Originally eaten by the Saxons to honor their goddess Eostre the buns are marked with a cross as it is believed the bun represented the moon and the cross the moon's quarters. To Christians, the cross symbolizes the crucifixion.
Hot Cross Buns: Hot Cross Bun Recipe - Preparing the Dough
By Elaine Lemm, About.com Guide
Hot Cross Bun Recipe - Preparing the Dough
Hot Cross Bun Recipe - Preparing the Dough
Photo © Elaine Lemm
When making hot cross buns, an important stage once the dough has risen is to slash into the bun before the second rise. This cut is for the pastry crosses that form an important part of the bun. This image shows how the bun is cut, make sure it is not too deep.
Hot Cross Bun Recipe
Originally eaten by the Saxons to honor their goddess Eostre the buns are marked with a cross as it is believed the bun represented the moon and the cross the moon's quarters. To Christians, the cross symbolizes the crucifixion.
Originally eaten by the Saxons to honor their goddess Eostre the buns are marked with a cross as it is believed the bun represented the moon and the cross the moon's quarters. To Christians, the cross symbolizes the crucifixion.
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